Java
#3Enterprise backend and data platform language — Spark, Kafka and Flink run on the JVM
Active listings
2,188
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#3
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Senior
357 listings
Median salary
$114k
From 241 listings with pay data
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring Java
Seniority split
Skills that appear alongside Java
Percentage of Java listings that also require each skill
Companies actively hiring Java developers
Salary range — Java roles
25th pct
$73k
Median
$114k
75th pct
$170k
Annual USD · based on 241 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges
Is Java worth learning in 2026?
Java appears in 2,188 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #3 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Enterprise backend and data platform language — Spark, Kafka and Flink run on the JVM.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Data Engineer. This reflects where Java skills are most valued in the current market.
Java commonly appears alongside Scala, Python, AWS in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.
Roles requiring Java show a median advertised salary of $114k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $73k to $170k.
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