etl/elt developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for etl/elt, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring etl/elt pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$195,000 a year, with most postings between US$184,500 and US$205,000.
That's about 47% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$184,500 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$195,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$205,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 9 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for etl/elt in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 19 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 | — |
| December 2025 | 1 | — |
| January 2026 | 2 | — |
| February 2026 | 1 | — |
| March 2026 | 1 | — |
| April 2026 | 1 | — |
| May 2026 | 2 | — |
| June 2026 | 8 | — |
| July 2026 | 19 | US$195,000 |
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