cloud security developer demand

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

What do roles requiring cloud security pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$192,000 a year, with most postings between US$160,000 and US$198,500.

That's about 44% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$160,000
Median (50th percentile)US$192,000
75th percentileUS$198,500

Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for cloud security in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 23 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
September 20252US$192,000
December 20251US$192,000
February 20262US$192,000
March 20262US$192,000
April 20262US$192,000
May 20262US$192,000
June 202611US$192,000
July 202623US$192,000

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