kafka developer demand

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

What do roles requiring kafka pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$198,500 a year, with most postings between US$160,680 and US$218,225.

That's about 49% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$160,680
Median (50th percentile)US$198,500
75th percentileUS$218,225

Advertised base salary, from 12 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for kafka in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 39 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20251US$198,500
December 20252US$198,500
January 20261US$198,500
February 20262US$198,500
April 20263US$198,500
May 202611US$198,500
June 202623US$198,500
July 202639US$198,500

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