Skill report · Web & Frontend
Angular: demand in job postings
Angular is named in 3% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (916 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 21%, Software Engineer at 7% and AI Engineer at 4%. When a posting names it, 67% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 9163% of all postings
- Required when named
- 67%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 59%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 50 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 1.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Angular.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Angular that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services17%
- Aerospace & Defense11%
- Healthcare8%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS6%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before Angular:
Quick answers
Is Angular in demand?
Angular is named in 3% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 916 postings, and required in 67% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 1.8 points since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for Angular?
Full-Stack Engineer, Software Engineer, AI Engineer and Backend Engineer postings name it most often: 21% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 7% of Software Engineer postings, 4% of AI Engineer postings.
What skills go with Angular?
Postings that name Angular most often also name React, CI/CD, Java and REST APIs.
What should I learn before Angular?
Mettlespark's learning plans put TypeScript first.
How long does it take to learn Angular?
About 50 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.