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Jobs requiring Kafka pay a median of $218K in 2026, based on 1,541 active postings. Salary range: $180K–$255K. Top roles: Engineering, Data, Product.
$218K median · $180K–$255K range · 1,541 postings analyzed
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| P25 (lower range) | $180K |
| P50 (median) | $218K |
| P75 (upper range) | $255K |
| Department / Role |
|---|
| Engineering |
| Data |
| Product |
| Operations |
| AI/ML |
Amazon · Early Warning® · Twilio · Adobe · Accenture Federal Services
Jobs requiring Kafka pay a median of $218K in 2026, based on 1,541 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.
The most common roles listing Kafka are Engineering, Data, Product, Operations, AI/ML positions.
Amazon · Early Warning® · Twilio · Adobe · Accenture Federal Services
Salary data is drawn from 1,541 active job postings listing Kafka as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).
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