cybersecurity / cyber intelligence developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for cybersecurity / cyber intelligence, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring cybersecurity / cyber intelligence pay in 2026?
As of May 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$187,022 a year, with most postings between US$169,971 and US$211,994.
That's about 41% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$169,971 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$187,022 |
| 75th percentile | US$211,994 |
Advertised base salary, from 18 job postings with pay data, as of May 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for cybersecurity / cyber intelligence in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 18 postings in May 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 18 | US$187,022 |
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