spark developer demand

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

What do roles requiring spark pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$175,500 a year, with most postings between US$142,950 and US$214,238.

That's about 32% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$142,950
Median (50th percentile)US$175,500
75th percentileUS$214,238

Advertised base salary, from 15 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for spark in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 25 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$175,500
September 20251US$175,500
November 20251US$175,500
December 20251US$175,500
February 20264US$175,500
April 20266US$175,500
May 20269US$175,500
June 202618US$175,500
July 202625US$175,500

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