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Scala

Name: Scala Job Demand Data
Creator: Datamata Studios

#12

JVM language powering Apache Spark and Kafka Streams

203 active listings+22 this week

Quick answer

As of September 2026, Scala appears in 203 active job listings, ranking #12 of 16 tracked languages by demand; roles requiring it advertise a median salary of $94k ($70k–$143k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Active listings

203

Currently indexed across all categories

Market rank

#12

Out of 16 tracked languages

Most hiring for

Senior

142 listings

Median salary

$94k

From 38 listings with pay data

12-week demand trend

Top roles hiring Scala

Full Stack Developer

110100%

Data Engineer

4844%

ML Engineer

1514%

Backend Engineer

98%

Data Analyst

55%

Data Scientist

55%

QA Engineer

44%

Data Governance

22%

Seniority split

senior

142100%

mid

5438%

entry

75%

Skills that appear alongside Scala

Percentage of Scala listings that also require each skill

Python

1.2%

Java

1.1%

SQL

0.8%

Spark

0.7%

Databricks

0.7%

AWS

0.7%

C++

0.7%

Excel

0.5%

Stakeholder Mgmt

0.5%

Azure

0.5%

Kubernetes

0.5%

JavaScript

0.5%

Companies actively hiring Scala developers

1databricks59

2stripe25

3airbnb15

4pinterest10

5Noir8

6reddit4

7samsara4

8Machine Learning Reply4

9instacart3

10Aircall3

11Lemon.io3

12commercetools3

Salary range — Scala roles

25th pct

$70k

Median

$94k

75th pct

$143k

Annual USD · based on 38 listings with pay data · figures reflect midpoints of advertised ranges

Is Scala worth learning in 2026?

Scala appears in 203 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #12 out of 16 languages by raw demand. JVM language powering Apache Spark and Kafka Streams.

The highest-demand role is Full Stack Developer, followed by Data Engineer. This reflects where Scala skills are most valued in the current market.

Scala commonly appears alongside Python, Java, SQL in job requirements — building proficiency in these related skills can strengthen your profile considerably.

Roles requiring Scala show a median advertised salary of $94k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $70k to $143k.

Scala job demand FAQ

Is Scala in demand in 2026?

Scala appears in 203 active job listings tracked by this index, ranking #12 of 16 languages by raw demand. Listings rose by 22 in the past week.

What jobs use Scala?

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

How much do Scala developers earn?

Roles requiring Scala advertise a median salary of $94k, with the middle 50% between $70k and $143k, based on 38 listings with disclosed pay. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges.

What skills should I learn with Scala?

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

Related languages

Java

Backend and Data

1,280

Python

Data, AI and Backend

2,762

SQL

Data and Analytics

1,938

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