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How many developer roles ask for data pipelines, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.

What do roles requiring data pipelines pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$187,500 a year, with most postings between US$176,250 and US$235,000.

That's about 41% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$176,250
Median (50th percentile)US$187,500
75th percentileUS$235,000

Advertised base salary, from 7 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for data pipelines in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 22 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
September 20251US$187,500
December 20253US$187,500
January 20263US$187,500
February 20261US$187,500
March 20261US$187,500
April 20266US$187,500
May 20268US$187,500
June 202626US$187,500
July 202622US$187,500

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