Side-by-side distribution
Ruby on Rails
$165,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 23.1%
- Live roles
- 13
Scala
$150,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 18.4%
- Live roles
- 38
Highest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Rewards Network
|
$150,000 | 2 |
|
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 1 |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $185,000 | 1 |
|
NinjaTrader
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
GDIT
|
$142,000 | 1 |
|
Accenture
|
$101,920 | 1 |
Scala salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $150,000 | 3 |
Ruby on Rails vs Scala: which pays more?
The median for Ruby on Rails is $165,000 per year (typically $152,500–$194,091), versus $150,000 for Scala ($146,000–$167,500). That puts Ruby on Rails about 10% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Ruby on Rails 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.