Skill Demand Index
Based on 7 scored job postings out of 2,412 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.3%
Demand Rate
L1
Median Depth
71.4%
Gap Rate
7
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want Jira at introductory awareness.
Overview
Market context for Jira in the current job market
Jira is required in 0.3% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Jira typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for Jira:
What L1 means in practice:
L1 (Minimal) means you can discuss the concept but haven’t used it in production. Many entry-level positions accept this.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Jira once or twice. They want evidence of professional application — shipped work, measurable outcomes, and the ability to operate independently.
Common skill gaps:
The gap rate of 71.4% means most applicants lack Jira at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need Jira most:
Product Management positions drive 29% of demand. Project Management and Data Analysis also frequently list Jira as a requirement. Skills commonly paired with Jira include Product Management and Budget Management.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match Jira requirements across 7 scored evaluations
Average depth: L1.6·Median depth: L1.0
Salary Correlation
How Jira affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without Jira
$137K
Median $130K
450 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“Jira appears in 0.3% of all scored jobs.”
From 7 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside Jira
Role Breakdown
Job categories most likely to require Jira
Gap Analysis
How often Jira is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified
When Jira appears in a job's requirements, 71.4% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. Jira appears in 0.3% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 7 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.
The median required depth is L1. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for Jira is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are Product Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Confluence, Bachelor's Degree. Strengthening these alongside Jira improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Product Management, Project Management, Data Analysis, Operations. Product Management positions have the highest demand at 29% of all Jira jobs.
L1→L2: online courses and personal projects. L2→L3: daily professional use and shipped work. L3→L4: mentoring others and optimizing processes. L4→L5: architecture decisions, open source contributions, or published work.
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