Scala
Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.
Active listings
113
30-day trend
-63%
% of listings
1%
Median salary
$229k
As of July 2026, Scala appears in 113 active engineering job listings (1% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $229k ($80k–$177k).
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Skills that pair with Scala
% of Scala listings that also require each skill
Top roles hiring Scala
Active listings by role title in engineering
Salary range — roles requiring Scala
25th pct
$80k
Median
$229k
75th pct
$177k
Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints
Is Scala in demand in 2026?
Scala appears in 113 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 1% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has declined 63%.
Scala most commonly appears alongside Java, Spark, Python in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.
Roles that require Scala show a median advertised salary of $229k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $80k to $177k.
Scala demand FAQ
Is Scala in demand in 2026?
Scala appears in 113 active engineering job listings, about 1% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has declined 63% over the past 30 days.
What roles require Scala?
Scala 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 Scala pay?
Roles that require Scala show a median advertised salary of $229k, with the middle 50% between $80k and $177k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.
What skills pair with Scala?
Scala most commonly appears alongside Java, Spark and Python in job requirements.
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