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Kotlin

#7

Modern JVM language used in Android and backend services

240 active listings-33 this week
Quick answer

As of June 2026, Kotlin appears in 240 active job listings, ranking #7 of 16 tracked languages by demand; roles requiring it advertise a median salary of $203k ($150k–$216k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Active listings

240

Currently indexed across all categories

Market rank

#7

Out of 16 tracked languages

Most hiring for

Senior

179 listings

Median salary

$203k

From 73 listings with pay data

12-week demand trend

Top roles hiring Kotlin

Full Stack Developer
177100%
Mobile Developer
3319%
Backend Engineer
74%
Data Engineer
63%
QA Engineer
53%
Infrastructure Engineer
32%
DevOps Engineer
32%
Cloud Architect
21%

Seniority split

senior
179100%
mid
5531%
entry
63%

Skills that appear alongside Kotlin

Percentage of Kotlin listings that also require each skill

Java
1.4%
Stakeholder Mgmt
1.1%
Python
1.1%
React
1.1%
TypeScript
1%
SQL
0.9%
AWS
0.9%
CI/CD
0.7%
GraphQL
0.7%
MySQL
0.7%
Kubernetes
0.6%
Git
0.6%

Companies actively hiring Kotlin developers

1toast63
2affirm50
3brex16
4airbnb15
5reddit10
6SumUp7
7discord7
8lyft5
9duolingo5
10fivetran4
11stripe4
12Google3

Salary range — Kotlin roles

25th pct

$150k

Median

$203k

75th pct

$216k

Annual USD · based on 73 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges

Is Kotlin worth learning in 2026?

Kotlin appears in 240 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #7 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 Java, Stakeholder Mgmt, Python 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.

Kotlin job demand FAQ

Is Kotlin in demand in 2026?

Kotlin appears in 240 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #7 of 16 languages by raw demand. Listings fell by 33 in the past week.

What jobs use Kotlin?

Kotlin is most commonly required for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Mobile Developer and Backend Engineer. These are the titles where Kotlin appears most across active listings.

How much do Kotlin developers earn?

Roles requiring Kotlin advertise a median salary of $203k, with the middle 50% between $150k and $216k, based on 73 listings with disclosed pay. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges.

What skills should I learn with Kotlin?

Kotlin most often appears alongside Java, Stakeholder Mgmt and Python in job requirements. Pairing Kotlin with these strengthens your profile for current openings.

Related languages

Based on active job listings across data, backend, AI and web categories · Updated weekly