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 percentile | US$167,500 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$214,781 |
| 75th percentile | US$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.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 | US$214,781 |
| September 2025 | 1 | US$214,781 |
| November 2025 | 3 | US$214,781 |
| December 2025 | 1 | US$214,781 |
| January 2026 | 2 | US$214,781 |
| February 2026 | 3 | US$214,781 |
| March 2026 | 7 | US$214,781 |
| April 2026 | 11 | US$214,781 |
| May 2026 | 19 | US$214,781 |
| June 2026 | 46 | US$214,781 |
| July 2026 | 79 | US$214,781 |
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