mlops developer demand

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

What do roles requiring mlops pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$185,000 a year, with most postings between US$165,000 and US$215,500.

That's about 39% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$165,000
Median (50th percentile)US$185,000
75th percentileUS$215,500

Advertised base salary, from 33 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for mlops in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 109 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
September 20253US$185,000
October 20251US$185,000
November 20252US$185,000
December 20252US$185,000
January 20264US$185,000
February 20265US$185,000
March 202615US$185,000
April 202617US$185,000
May 202646US$185,000
June 202681US$185,000
July 2026109US$185,000

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