deep learning developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for deep learning, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring deep learning pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$175,200 a year, with most postings between US$175,000 and US$182,500.
That's about 32% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$175,000 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$175,200 |
| 75th percentile | US$182,500 |
Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for deep learning in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 30 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 4 | US$175,200 |
| January 2026 | 1 | US$175,200 |
| March 2026 | 3 | US$175,200 |
| April 2026 | 4 | US$175,200 |
| June 2026 | 9 | US$175,200 |
| July 2026 | 30 | US$175,200 |
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