Ruby
Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.
Active listings
178
30-day trend
-3.6%
% of listings
3%
Median salary
$215k
As of September 2026, Ruby appears in 178 active engineering job listings (3% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $215k ($90k–$184k).
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Skills that pair with Ruby
% of Ruby listings that also require each skill
Top roles hiring Ruby
Active listings by role title in engineering
Salary range — roles requiring Ruby
25th pct
$90k
Median
$215k
75th pct
$184k
Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints
Is Ruby in demand in 2026?
Ruby appears in 178 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 3% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 3.6%.
Ruby most commonly appears alongside Java, Python, Stakeholder Mgmt in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.
Roles that require Ruby show a median advertised salary of $215k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $90k to $184k.
Ruby demand FAQ
Is Ruby in demand in 2026?
Ruby appears in 178 active engineering job listings, about 3% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 3.6% over the past 30 days.
What roles require Ruby?
Ruby 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 Ruby pay?
Roles that require Ruby show a median advertised salary of $215k, with the middle 50% between $90k and $184k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.
What skills pair with Ruby?
Ruby most commonly appears alongside Java, Python and Stakeholder Mgmt in job requirements.
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