machine learning modeling developer demand

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

What do roles requiring machine learning modeling pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$188,750 a year, with most postings between US$155,000 and US$235,625.

That's about 42% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$155,000
Median (50th percentile)US$188,750
75th percentileUS$235,625

Advertised base salary, from 20 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for machine learning modeling in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 36 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
September 20253US$188,750
October 20251US$188,750
December 20255US$188,750
February 20263US$188,750
March 20264US$188,750
April 20268US$188,750
May 202613US$188,750
June 202623US$188,750
July 202636US$188,750

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