Side-by-side distribution
Kotlin
$190,900
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 11.5%
- Live roles
- 61
R
$139,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 17.2%
- Live roles
- 134
Highest-paying jobs
Software Engineer 1 - Python/Kotlin/Java/Terraform/Elasticsearch/Opensearch/AWS
Software Engineer 2 - Python/Kotlin/Java/Terraform/Elasticsearch/Opensearch/AWS
Senior Mobile Engineer, Kotlin and Cross-Platform
Lead Product Software Engineer (Kotlin)
Senior Frontend Engineer (Kotlin / Android UX)
Software Engineer II (Mobile Developer - Android/Kotlin) - Mobile App Growth
Back-end Software Engineer (Kotlin)
Highest-paying jobs
Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst - T
Principal Programmer, Statistical Programming (Remote)
Principal Statistical Programmer
Senior Security Software Developer (R&D)
Senior Statistical Programmer
Principal Statistical Programmer - Genetic Medicines
Principal Statistical Programmer - Internal Medicine
Principal Statistical Programmer - Internal Medicine
Principal Statistical Programmer
R&D Software Developer (Engineering Scientist)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Regeneron
|
$144,600 | 3 |
|
The University of Texas at Austin
|
$139,000 | 3 |
Sanofi
|
$81,756 | 2 |
Parexel
|
$59,108 | 2 |
|
Penumbrainc
|
$187,200 | 1 |
|
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
|
$186,500 | 1 |
Expedia Group
|
$173,500 | 1 |
|
BD
|
$168,500 | 1 |
Kotlin vs R: which pays more?
The median for Kotlin is $190,900 per year (typically $162,500–$199,500), versus $139,000 for R ($93,932–$163,484). That puts Kotlin about 37% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Kotlin and R are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.