Rust
#9Memory-safe systems programming — increasingly used in data tools like Polars and Delta-rs
Active listings
740
Currently indexed across all categories
Market rank
#9
Out of 16 tracked languages
Most hiring for
Senior
178 listings
Median salary
$142k
From 60 listings with pay data
12-week demand trend
Top roles hiring Rust
Seniority split
Skills that appear alongside Rust
Percentage of Rust listings that also require each skill
Companies actively hiring Rust developers
Salary range — Rust roles
25th pct
$90k
Median
$142k
75th pct
$208k
Annual USD · based on 60 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges
Is Rust worth learning in 2026?
Rust appears in 740 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #9 out of 16 languages by raw demand. Memory-safe systems programming — increasingly used in data tools like Polars and Delta-rs.
The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by ML Engineer. This reflects where Rust skills are most valued in the current market.
Rust commonly appears alongside PyTorch, Stakeholder Mgmt, Python in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.
Roles requiring Rust show a median advertised salary of $142k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $90k to $208k.
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