application security (appsec) developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for application security (appsec), how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring application security (appsec) pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$175,000 a year, with most postings between US$159,850 and US$217,500.
That's about 31% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$159,850 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$175,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$217,500 |
Advertised base salary, from 21 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for application security (appsec) in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 22 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 2 | US$175,000 |
| January 2026 | 1 | US$175,000 |
| February 2026 | 1 | US$175,000 |
| March 2026 | 3 | US$175,000 |
| April 2026 | 2 | US$175,000 |
| May 2026 | 14 | US$175,000 |
| June 2026 | 27 | US$175,000 |
| July 2026 | 22 | US$175,000 |
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