recommendation systems developer demand

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

What do roles requiring recommendation systems pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$205,000 a year, with most postings between US$183,500 and US$254,400.

That's about 54% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$183,500
Median (50th percentile)US$205,000
75th percentileUS$254,400

Advertised base salary, from 13 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for recommendation systems in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 31 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
September 20252US$205,000
December 20259US$205,000
February 20262US$205,000
March 20262US$205,000
April 202611US$205,000
May 20269US$205,000
June 202628US$205,000
July 202631US$205,000

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