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TypeScript: demand in job postings
TypeScript is named in 10% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (2,996 postings), most often for Full-Stack Engineer at 56%, Applied AI Engineer at 26% and Forward Deployed Engineer at 22%. When a posting names it, 77% 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
- 2,99610% of all postings
- Required when named
- 77%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 62%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 40 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name TypeScript.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Applied AI Engineer | |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| AI Engineer | |
| Backend Engineer | |
| Mobile Engineer | |
| DevOps Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming TypeScript that also name each.
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Banking & Financial Services11%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS11%
- Aerospace & Defense8%
- Healthcare8%
Learn first
What Mettlespark's learning plans put before TypeScript:
Quick answers
Is TypeScript in demand?
TypeScript is named in 10% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 2,996 postings, and required in 77% of those. Its share of postings has held steady since October 2023, comparing like with like.
Which jobs ask for TypeScript?
Full-Stack Engineer, Applied AI Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer and Software Engineer postings name it most often: 56% of Full-Stack Engineer postings, 26% of Applied AI Engineer postings, 22% of Forward Deployed Engineer postings.
What skills go with TypeScript?
Postings that name TypeScript most often also name Python, React, AWS and CI/CD.
What should I learn before TypeScript?
Mettlespark's learning plans put JavaScript first.
How long does it take to learn TypeScript?
About 40 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.