Skill report · Programming Languages
C#: demand in job postings
C# is named in 7% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,943 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 17%, Software Engineer at 13% and AI Engineer at 7%. When a posting names it, 80% 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
- 1,9437% of all postings
- Required when named
- 80%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 53%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 100 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has risen about 5.4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name C#.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Embedded Software Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer | |
| Platform Engineer | |
| Site Reliability Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming C# that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Aerospace & Defense11%
- Banking & Financial Services9%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS9%
- Manufacturing & Industrial8%
Quick answers
Is C# in demand?
C# is named in 7% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,943 postings, and required in 80% of those. Its share of postings has risen about 5.4 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, and the rise has sped up lately.
Which jobs ask for C#?
Full-Stack Engineer, Software Engineer, AI Engineer and Backend Engineer postings name it most often: 17% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 13% of Software Engineer postings, 7% of AI Engineer postings.
What skills go with C#?
Postings that name C# most often also name Java, Python, Code Review and C++.
How long does it take to learn C#?
About 100 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.