device drivers developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for device drivers, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring device drivers pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$181,700 a year, with most postings between US$160,000 and US$193,000.
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$160,000 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$181,700 |
| 75th percentile | US$193,000 |
Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for device drivers in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 11 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 | — |
| January 2026 | 1 | — |
| April 2026 | 1 | — |
| May 2026 | 1 | — |
| June 2026 | 4 | — |
| July 2026 | 11 | US$181,700 |
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