application security developer demand

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How many developer roles ask for application security, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.

What do roles requiring application security pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$200,000 a year, with most postings between US$161,250 and US$237,500.

That's about 50% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$161,250
Median (50th percentile)US$200,000
75th percentileUS$237,500

Advertised base salary, from 27 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for application security in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 20 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
November 20252US$200,000
January 20261US$200,000
February 20265US$200,000
March 20263US$200,000
April 20266US$200,000
May 202612US$200,000
June 202618US$200,000
July 202620US$200,000

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