machine learning developer demand

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

What do roles requiring machine learning pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$169,350 a year, with most postings between US$135,200 and US$202,000.

That's about 27% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$135,200
Median (50th percentile)US$169,350
75th percentileUS$202,000

Advertised base salary, from 37 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for machine learning in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 144 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$169,350
September 20252US$169,350
October 20251US$169,350
December 20256US$169,350
January 202611US$169,350
February 20267US$169,350
March 20265US$169,350
April 202616US$169,350
May 202631US$169,350
June 202686US$169,350
July 2026144US$169,350

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