Kafka
Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.
Active listings
160
30-day trend
-51.7%
% of listings
1%
Median salary
$180k
As of July 2026, Kafka appears in 160 active engineering job listings (1% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $180k ($94k–$183k).
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Skills that pair with Kafka
% of Kafka listings that also require each skill
Top roles hiring Kafka
Active listings by role title in engineering
Salary range — roles requiring Kafka
25th pct
$94k
Median
$180k
75th pct
$183k
Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints
Is Kafka in demand in 2026?
Kafka appears in 160 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 1% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 51.7%.
Kafka most commonly appears alongside Java, SQL, AWS in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.
Roles that require Kafka show a median advertised salary of $180k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $94k to $183k.
Kafka demand FAQ
Is Kafka in demand in 2026?
Kafka appears in 160 active engineering job listings, about 1% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 51.7% over the past 30 days.
What roles require Kafka?
Kafka is most in demand for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and QA Engineer, based on active engineering listings.
How much do jobs requiring Kafka pay?
Roles that require Kafka show a median advertised salary of $180k, with the middle 50% between $94k and $183k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.
What skills pair with Kafka?
Kafka most commonly appears alongside Java, SQL and AWS in job requirements.
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