Backend · India 2026

Node.js — demand is rising.

Node.js powers microservice and API-first backends. Strong in startup and product engineering roles.

Jan–Apr 2026 · 227,000+ JD corpus · k≥12 floor · India

1,628

Active JDs · India

+11%

YoY demand change

₹20–27 LPA

p50 salary range

+8%

vs. median for role

Top hiring cities

Bangalore Pune Hyderabad

Salary for this skill's roles

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