Skill Demand Index

Kotlin — Demand & Depth Analysis

Based on 2 scored job postings out of 4,995 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.

Demand Rate

Median Depth

100%

Gap Rate

Jobs Analyzed

Missing

The most common result here is no demonstrated Kotlin at all.

Overview

What is Kotlin?

Market context for Kotlin in the current job market

Kotlin is required in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for Kotlin typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.

What the data shows for Kotlin:

•Required in 0% of all scored postings — demand is growing as more employers add it to requirements
•Scored evaluations land at L1 at the median: the requirement gets listed, and half or more of those evaluations showed no depth behind it
•Most demand comes from Software Engineering roles — 100% of all Kotlin jobs

What L1 means in practice:

L0 (Missing) means most of these scored evaluations showed no demonstrated Kotlin at all. Employers still list it, so it reads as an open gap rather than a bar most candidates are clearing.

This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used Kotlin 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 100% means most applicants lack Kotlin at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.

Which roles need Kotlin most:

Software Engineering positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with Kotlin include Android Development and Jetpack Compose.

Depth Level Distribution

Proficiency Distribution

How candidates match Kotlin requirements across 2 scored evaluations

L0 — Missing

50% (1)

DOMINANT

L1 — Minimal

50% (1)

L2 — Basic

0% (0)

L3 — Proficient

0% (0)

L4 — Advanced

0% (0)

L5 — Expert

0% (0)

Average depth: L0.5·Median depth: L0.5

Salary Correlation

Pay Impact

How Kotlin affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data

Without Kotlin

$140K

Median $133K

1236 jobs

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Skill Demand Insight

“Kotlin appears in 0% of all scored jobs.”

From 2 scored job postings

Skill Pairings

Commonly Paired Skills

Other skills that frequently appear alongside Kotlin

Android DevelopmentTOP

100%

co-occurrence

Jetpack ComposeTOP

50%

co-occurrence

Jetpack LibrariesTOP

50%

co-occurrence

Coroutines and Flow

50%

co-occurrence

Dependency Injection (Hilt/Koin)

50%

co-occurrence

REST APIs, JSON parsing

50%

co-occurrence

Git

50%

co-occurrence

UI layouts with XML

50%

co-occurrence

Role Breakdown

Top Role Categories

Job categories most likely to require Kotlin

1Software Engineering

100%

Gap Analysis

Gap Rate Explained

How often Kotlin is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications

100%

High gap rate — most candidates are underqualified

When Kotlin appears in a job's requirements, 100% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).

A high gap rate signals strong hiring leverage for candidates who have it. A low gap rate means the skill is table stakes: not having it is a disqualifier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kotlin in demand in 2026?

Yes. Kotlin appears in 0% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current market. Based on 2 analyzed jobs, demand is steady across multiple role types.

What level of Kotlin do most jobs require?

Across 2 scored evaluations the median lands at L1 (missing): these postings list Kotlin, and half or more of the evaluations showed no depth behind it. That reads as a gap to close rather than a bar being cleared.

Does knowing Kotlin increase salary?

Salary data for Kotlin is still accumulating.

What other skills pair with Kotlin?

The most common pairings are Android Development, Jetpack Compose, Jetpack Libraries, Coroutines and Flow, Dependency Injection (Hilt/Koin). Strengthening these alongside Kotlin improves your fit across more positions.

What roles need Kotlin the most?

Top roles: Software Engineering. Software Engineering positions have the highest demand at 100% of all Kotlin jobs.

How do I improve my Kotlin level?

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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