Python
#4The dominant language for data engineering, machine learning and scripting
Active listings
4,690
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#4
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Senior
525 listings
Median salary
$82k
From 461 listings with pay data
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring Python
Seniority split
Skills that appear alongside Python
Percentage of Python listings that also require each skill
Companies actively hiring Python developers
Salary range — Python roles
25th pct
$62k
Median
$82k
75th pct
$144k
Annual USD · based on 461 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges
Is Python worth learning in 2026?
Python appears in 4,690 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #4 out of 16 languages by raw demand. The dominant language for data engineering, machine learning and scripting.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Data Engineer. This reflects where Python skills are most valued in the current market.
Python commonly appears alongside AWS, PyTorch, Stakeholder Mgmt in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.
Roles requiring Python show a median advertised salary of $82k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $62k to $144k.
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