data science developer demand

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

What do roles requiring data science pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$135,200 a year, with most postings between US$87,226 and US$163,750.

That's about 2% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$87,226
Median (50th percentile)US$135,200
75th percentileUS$163,750

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

How strong is hiring demand for data science in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 25 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20252US$135,200
December 20251US$135,200
January 20261US$135,200
March 20267US$135,200
April 20261US$135,200
June 202618US$135,200
July 202625US$135,200

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