engineering management developer demand

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

What do roles requiring engineering management pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$252,500 a year, with most postings between US$222,500 and US$276,000.

That's about 90% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$222,500
Median (50th percentile)US$252,500
75th percentileUS$276,000

Advertised base salary, from 35 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for engineering management in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 52 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20253US$252,500
November 20251US$252,500
January 20263US$252,500
February 20262US$252,500
March 20267US$252,500
April 202615US$252,500
May 202624US$252,500
June 202635US$252,500
July 202652US$252,500

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