spark / distributed compute developer demand

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

What do roles requiring spark / distributed compute pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$162,875 a year, with most postings between US$155,221 and US$256,313.

That's about 22% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$155,221
Median (50th percentile)US$162,875
75th percentileUS$256,313

Advertised base salary, from 8 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for spark / distributed compute in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 11 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
February 20264US$162,875
March 20261US$162,875
April 20263US$162,875
May 20265US$162,875
June 20266US$162,875
July 202611US$162,875

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