behavioral developer demand

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

What do roles requiring behavioral pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$214,781 a year, with most postings between US$167,500 and US$239,275.

That's about 61% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$167,500
Median (50th percentile)US$214,781
75th percentileUS$239,275

Advertised base salary, from 36 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for behavioral in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 79 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$214,781
September 20251US$214,781
November 20253US$214,781
December 20251US$214,781
January 20262US$214,781
February 20263US$214,781
March 20267US$214,781
April 202611US$214,781
May 202619US$214,781
June 202646US$214,781
July 202679US$214,781

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