baseline security clearance developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for baseline security clearance and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring baseline security clearance pay in 2026?
As of September 2026, the typical advertised salary is A$225,581 (≈ $149k) a year, with most postings between A$49,026 and A$296,400.
| 25th percentile | A$49,026 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | A$225,581 |
| 75th percentile | A$296,400 |
Advertised base salary, from 6 job postings with pay data, as of September 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for baseline security clearance in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 8 postings in August 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We need 3 complete months of tracking before we publish a month-by-month series. Months we only partly covered are left out rather than shown as low demand.
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