Skill Demand Index
Based on 2 scored job postings out of 2,449 total. Depth levels reflect actual proficiency tiers, not just keyword presence.
0.1%
Demand Rate
L2
Median Depth
50%
Gap Rate
2
Jobs Analyzed
Minimal
Most employers want R at introductory awareness.
Overview
Market context for R in the current job market
R is required in 0.1% of scored job postings on ShouldApply, making it a growing skill in the current job market. Employers looking for R typically want candidates who can demonstrate real proficiency, not just surface awareness.
What the data shows for R:
What L2 means in practice:
L2 (Basic) means you’ve built small things with R — personal projects or bootcamp work. Employers accept this for junior roles.
This means employers aren't looking for someone who has used R 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 50% means most applicants lack R at the depth employers need. This is a real opportunity for candidates who invest in building genuine proficiency.
Which roles need R most:
Data Analysis positions drive 100% of demand. Skills commonly paired with R include SQL and Data Analysis.
Depth Level Distribution
How candidates match R requirements across 2 scored evaluations
Average depth: L2.0·Median depth: L2.0
Salary Correlation
How R affects compensation based on postings with disclosed salary data
Without R
$137K
Median $130K
454 jobs
Skill Demand Insight
“R appears in 0.1% of all scored jobs.”
From 2 scored job postings
Skill Pairings
Other skills that frequently appear alongside R
Gap Analysis
How often R is identified as a skill gap (L0–L1) in scored applications
Moderate gap rate — many candidates lack this skill
When R appears in a job's requirements, 50% of scored applicants received an L0 or L1 (missing or minimal).
Yes. R appears in 0.1% 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.
The median required depth is L2. Many positions accept basic to intermediate proficiency.
Salary data for R is still accumulating.
The most common pairings are SQL, Data Analysis, Computer Science or related degree, Google Analytics, Marketing Research. Strengthening these alongside R improves your fit across more positions.
Top roles: Data Analysis. Data Analysis positions have the highest demand at 100% of all R 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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