robotics developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for robotics and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring robotics pay in 2026?
As of August 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$197,500 a year, with most postings between US$135,000 and US$235,000.
That's about 48% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$135,000 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$197,500 |
| 75th percentile | US$235,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 17 job postings with pay data, as of August 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for robotics in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 52 postings in August 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We need 3 complete months of tracking before we publish a month-by-month series. Months we only partly covered are left out rather than shown as low demand.
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