defense/aerospace domain developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for defense/aerospace domain, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring defense/aerospace domain pay in 2026?
As of August 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$155,000 a year, with most postings between US$155,000 and US$155,000.
That's about 16% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$155,000 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$155,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$155,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 25 job postings with pay data, as of August 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for defense/aerospace domain in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 25 postings in August 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | 6 | US$165,306 |
| July 2026 | 3 | — |
| August 2026 | 25 | US$155,000 |
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