Side-by-side distribution
Node.js
$142,360
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 10%
- Live roles
- 160
Scala
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 35%
- Live roles
- 20
Highest-paying jobs
Staff Software Engineer, Node Infra
Staff+ Software Engineer, Node Infra
Senior Software Engineer (Node), JavaScript SDK
Senior Software Engineer (Node), JavaScript SDK
Sr AI Engineer | Remote - Europe | TS/Vue/NodeJS
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (TypeScript / Node.js APIs)
Sr Growth Engineer (Fullstack TS/Vue/NodeJS)
Senior Product Engineer (TS/NodeJS/Vue)
☄️ Lead Software Engineer (Node.js) ☄️
Canals - Senior Backend Engineer (Typescript, Node)
Highest-paying jobs
Sr. Software Engineer I, Evaluation Services (Scala)
Senior Scala Engineer (Hybrid)
Backend Engineer Scala - Assistant Vice President
Senior Scala/Python Engineer (Hybrid)
Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President
Senior Software Engineer (Platform/Scala)
Senior Software Engineer, Platform (Scala)
Salonkee
Reedsy
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Rewards Network
|
$150,000 | 2 |
|
iCapital
|
$147,500 | 2 |
|
NinjaTrader
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
Sprout General Referrals
|
$97,936 | 1 |
|
Sprout Social
|
$97,936 | 1 |
Scala salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $150,000 | 3 |
Node.js vs Scala: which pays more?
The median for Node.js is $142,360 per year (typically $89,973–$191,182), versus $150,000 for Scala ($121,468–$150,000). That puts Scala about 5% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Node.js and Scala 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.