PostgreSQL vs. MySQL vs. MongoDB

In short

Which is more in demand: PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB?

PostgreSQL - it appears in 0.4% of job posts (24,633 in the last 90 days), vs. MySQL 0.2%; MongoDB 0.2%.

Is PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB growing faster?

Neither is growing; PostgreSQL is declining least, measured by the change in the share of job posts over the last three completed months vs. the three before: PostgreSQL -3%; MySQL -12%; MongoDB -18%.

Which pays more: PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB?

MongoDB job posts advertise the highest median salary (USD per year, last 12 months, pooled across countries): PostgreSQL $140,000; MySQL $132,500; MongoDB $142,500.

Which is more often remote: PostgreSQL, MySQL or MongoDB?

PostgreSQL - 45% of its job posts in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

Share of job posts per month

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