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Rust

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

226

30-day trend

-8.8%

% of listings

3%

Median salary

$203k

Quick answer

As of September 2026, Rust appears in 226 active engineering job listings (3% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $203k ($84k–$179k).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with Rust

% of Rust listings that also require each skill

Python1.73%
C++1.33%
AWS1.13%
Kubernetes1.13%
Java1.04%
GCP0.95%
Azure0.76%
TypeScript0.75%

Top roles hiring Rust

Active listings by role title in engineering

Full Stack Developer6,007
Backend Engineer500
QA Engineer295
Frontend Engineer245
Mobile Developer139
Embedded Engineer45
Full Stack Developer5,540
Backend Engineer455

Salary range — roles requiring Rust

25th pct

$84k

Median

$203k

75th pct

$179k

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

Is Rust in demand in 2026?

Rust appears in 226 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 3% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 8.8%.

Rust most commonly appears alongside Python, C++, AWS in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

Roles that require Rust show a median advertised salary of $203k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $84k to $179k.

Rust demand FAQ

Is Rust in demand in 2026?

Rust appears in 226 active engineering job listings, about 3% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 8.8% over the past 30 days.

What roles require Rust?

Rust 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 Rust pay?

Roles that require Rust show a median advertised salary of $203k, with the middle 50% between $84k and $179k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.

What skills pair with Rust?

Rust most commonly appears alongside Python, C++ and AWS in job requirements.

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Further reading

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