GraphQL
Which roles require it and how much it matters — mapped across real job-role profiles.
Short answer: GraphQL is asked for by 5 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps — most heavily by Backend Developer, Frontend Developer and Full Stack Developer.
Source: Skilture's 103 job-role profiles · Updated
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- Roles that list it
- 5 of 103
- Core requirement
- Supportingcomplementary skill
- Skill type
- Technicalhard, teachable
Who hires for GraphQL?
The roles in Skilture's catalogue that list GraphQL, and how heavily each one weights it.
Backend Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Frontend Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Full Stack Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Mobile Developer
Required as a hard skill.
Software Engineer
Required as a hard skill.
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What roles that use GraphQL pay in the US
Annual wages in US dollars for the roles above: median, and the 10th–90th percentile range.
| Role | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Backend Developer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
| Full Stack Developer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
| Mobile Developer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
| Software Engineer | $135,980 | $82,460 – $214,670 |
| Frontend Developer | $92,650 | $48,100 – $162,290 |
United States, USD. Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), 2025; each median links to its occupation. India (INR): no sourced figure for these roles yet, so none is shown.
Skills that pair with GraphQL
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GraphQL: common questions
- Is GraphQL worth learning in 2026?
- GraphQL is listed in 5 of the 103 job-role profiles Skilture maps. Explore the roles above to see where it matters most, then run a free skill gap analysis to see if you already have it.
- Which jobs require GraphQL?
- Roles that ask for GraphQL include Backend Developer, Frontend Developer, Full Stack Developer, Mobile Developer, Software Engineer. You can check how your own skills match any of these roles with Skilture's free skill gap analysis — no signup required.
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