Ruby
#13Expressive backend language — Ruby on Rails and data scripting
Active listings
501
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#13
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Senior
130 listings
Median salary
$185k
From 30 listings with pay data
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring Ruby
Seniority split
Skills that appear alongside Ruby
Percentage of Ruby listings that also require each skill
Companies actively hiring Ruby developers
Salary range — Ruby roles
25th pct
$70k
Median
$185k
75th pct
$212k
Annual USD · based on 30 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges
Is Ruby worth learning in 2026?
Ruby appears in 501 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #13 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Expressive backend language — Ruby on Rails and data scripting.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Security Engineer. This reflects where Ruby skills are most valued in the current market.
Ruby commonly appears alongside AWS, Stakeholder Mgmt, Python in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.
Roles requiring Ruby show a median advertised salary of $185k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $70k to $212k.
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