client-facing consulting developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for client-facing consulting, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring client-facing consulting pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$179,633 a year, with most postings between US$134,716 and US$206,582.
That's about 35% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$134,716 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$179,633 |
| 75th percentile | US$206,582 |
Advertised base salary, from 17 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for client-facing consulting in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 10 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 | US$150,870 |
| March 2026 | 2 | US$150,870 |
| May 2026 | 2 | US$150,870 |
| June 2026 | 3 | US$150,870 |
| July 2026 | 10 | US$179,633 |
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