manual testing developer demand

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

What do roles requiring manual testing pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$130,000 a year, with most postings between US$87,500 and US$141,000.

That's about 2% less than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$87,500
Median (50th percentile)US$130,000
75th percentileUS$141,000

Advertised base salary, from 17 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for manual testing in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 26 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
January 20261US$130,000
February 20262US$130,000
March 20262US$130,000
April 20264US$130,000
May 20264US$130,000
June 202616US$130,000
July 202626US$130,000

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