Kubernetes
Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.
Active listings
905
30-day trend
+6.8%
% of listings
8%
Median salary
$211k
As of October 2026, Kubernetes appears in 905 active engineering job listings (8% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $211k ($94k–$183k).
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Skills that pair with Kubernetes
% of Kubernetes listings that also require each skill
Top roles hiring Kubernetes
Active listings by role title in engineering
Salary range — roles requiring Kubernetes
25th pct
$94k
Median
$211k
75th pct
$183k
Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints
Is Kubernetes in demand in 2026?
Kubernetes appears in 905 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 8% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 6.8%.
Kubernetes most commonly appears alongside AWS, Python, Docker in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.
Roles that require Kubernetes show a median advertised salary of $211k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $94k to $183k.
Kubernetes demand FAQ
Is Kubernetes in demand in 2026?
Kubernetes appears in 905 active engineering job listings, about 8% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has grown 6.8% over the past 30 days.
What roles require Kubernetes?
Kubernetes 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 Kubernetes pay?
Roles that require Kubernetes show a median advertised salary of $211k, with the middle 50% between $94k and $183k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.
What skills pair with Kubernetes?
Kubernetes most commonly appears alongside AWS, Python and Docker in job requirements.
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ReadBased on active job listings in the engineering category · Updated weekly