Side-by-side distribution
Scala
$147,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 25.6%
- Live roles
- 39
Swift
$112,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 39.4%
- Live roles
- 33
Highest-paying jobs
Full Stack Java/Scala/DB2 Engineer - Vice President
Sr. Software Engineer I, Evaluation Services (Scala)
Senior Scala/Python Engineer (Hybrid)
Senior Scala Engineer (Hybrid)
Backend Engineer Scala - Assistant Vice President
Scala Backend Developer
Scala Backend Software Engineer - Vice President
Senior Software Engineer, Platform (Scala)
Senior Software Engineer (Platform/Scala)
JAVA Backend Developer with Scala 6474427
Highest-paying jobs
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
Senior Product Software Engineer (Swift)
Sr Product Software Engineer (Swift)
iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)
Principal iOS Mobile Developer (Swift)
Customer Engagement Applications Engineer - SWIFT
Product Install Engineer - SWIFT-90% Travel
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT
Product Install Engineer (OR) - SWIFT - 90% Travel
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Rewards Network
|
$150,000 | 2 |
|
iCapital
|
$147,500 | 2 |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $185,000 | 1 |
|
NinjaTrader
|
$150,000 | 1 |
|
GDIT
|
$142,000 | 1 |
|
Accenture
|
$101,920 | 1 |
|
Sprout Social
|
$97,936 | 1 |
|
Sprout General Referrals
|
$97,936 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
KLA
|
$85,608 | 8 |
| DI Disney | $166,100 | 2 |
|
Dev Technology
|
$130,000 | 2 |
QuickTeam
|
$14,560 | 1 |
Scala salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $150,000 | 3 |
Scala vs Swift: which pays more?
The median for Scala is $147,500 per year (typically $111,940–$150,000), versus $112,200 for Swift ($81,962–$146,000). That puts Scala about 31% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Scala and Swift 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.