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LLMs / GenAI

Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.

How this data works

Active listings

695

30-day trend

-28.2%

% of listings

6%

Median salary

$177k

Quick answer

As of July 2026, LLMs / GenAI appears in 695 active engineering job listings (6% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $177k ($93k–$180k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with LLMs / GenAI

% of LLMs / GenAI listings that also require each skill

Python1.61%
AWS1.32%
AI Agents1.23%
RAG0.98%
React0.93%
Machine Learning0.85%
Java0.82%
Stakeholder Mgmt0.81%

Top roles hiring LLMs / GenAI

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer9,355
Backend Engineer891
QA Engineer484
Frontend Engineer356
Mobile Developer188
Embedded Engineer63
Full Stack Developer8,980
Backend Engineer860

Salary range — roles requiring LLMs / GenAI

25th pct

$93k

Median

$177k

75th pct

$180k

Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints

Is LLMs / GenAI in demand in 2026?

LLMs / GenAI appears in 695 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 6% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 28.2%.

LLMs / GenAI most commonly appears alongside Python, AWS, AI Agents in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

Roles that require LLMs / GenAI show a median advertised salary of $177k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $93k to $180k.

LLMs / GenAI demand FAQ

Is LLMs / GenAI in demand in 2026?

LLMs / GenAI appears in 695 active engineering job listings, about 6% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 28.2% over the past 30 days.

What roles require LLMs / GenAI?

LLMs / GenAI 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 LLMs / GenAI pay?

Roles that require LLMs / GenAI show a median advertised salary of $177k, with the middle 50% between $93k and $180k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.

What skills pair with LLMs / GenAI?

LLMs / GenAI most commonly appears alongside Python, AWS and AI Agents in job requirements.

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Further reading

Based on active job listings in the engineering category · Updated weekly