cloud-security developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for cloud-security and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring cloud-security pay in 2026?
As of September 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$182,163 a year, with most postings between US$154,700 and US$209,875.
That's about 37% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$154,700 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$182,163 |
| 75th percentile | US$209,875 |
Advertised base salary, from 102 job postings with pay data, as of September 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for cloud-security in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 32 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.
Job titles that ask for cloud-security
In United States postings, these titles require cloud-security in at least a fifth of their openings, the same bar Tarmac counts you against when you pick one of them as a destination.
| Job title | Postings requiring it | Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | 61% | — |
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