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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

1,251

30-day trend

+12.9%

% of listings

18%

Quick answer

As of October 2026, SQL appears in 1,251 active data job listings (18% of tracked data postings).

Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.

Skills that pair with SQL

% of SQL listings that also require each skill

Python11.68%
Stakeholder Mgmt4.18%
Data Modeling4.07%
dbt3.7%
ETL3.67%
Snowflake3.4%
Databricks3.35%
AWS3.27%

Top roles hiring SQL

Active listings by role title in data

Data Engineer2,405
Data Analyst2,088
Data Scientist1,478
Analytics Engineer273
Data Architect272
Data Governance167
BI Engineer70
BI Developer61

Is SQL in demand in 2026?

SQL appears in 1,251 active job listings in the data category — representing 18% of all tracked data postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 12.9%.

SQL most commonly appears alongside Python, Stakeholder Mgmt, Data Modeling in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.

SQL demand FAQ

Is SQL in demand in 2026?

SQL appears in 1,251 active data job listings, about 18% of tracked data postings. Demand has grown 12.9% over the past 30 days.

What roles require SQL?

SQL is most in demand for Data Engineer roles, followed by Data Analyst and Data Scientist, based on active data listings.

What skills pair with SQL?

SQL most commonly appears alongside Python, Stakeholder Mgmt and Data Modeling in job requirements.

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