Kotlin
#12Modern JVM language used in Android and backend services
Active listings
616
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#12
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Senior
172 listings
Median salary
$203k
From 67 listings with pay data
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring Kotlin
Seniority split
Skills that appear alongside Kotlin
Percentage of Kotlin listings that also require each skill
Companies actively hiring Kotlin developers
Salary range — Kotlin roles
25th pct
$150k
Median
$203k
75th pct
$216k
Annual USD · based on 67 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges
Is Kotlin worth learning in 2026?
Kotlin appears in 616 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #12 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Modern JVM language used in Android and backend services.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Mobile Developer. This reflects where Kotlin skills are most valued in the current market.
Kotlin commonly appears alongside Scala, Stakeholder Mgmt, Java in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.
Roles requiring Kotlin show a median advertised salary of $203k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $150k to $216k.
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