Network Security developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for Network Security and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring Network Security pay in 2026?
As of October 2026, the typical advertised salary is A$117,500 (≈ $78k) a year, with most postings between A$86,250 and A$167,878.
That's about 6% more than a typical developer role advertises across the postings we track.
| 25th percentile | A$86,250 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | A$117,500 |
| 75th percentile | A$167,878 |
Advertised base salary, from 195 job postings with pay data, as of October 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for Network Security in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 865 postings in September 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We're not publishing a month-by-month series yet: the number of postings Tarmac collects each month is still growing, so a month-on-month change would measure our coverage rather than the job market.
Job titles that ask for Network Security
In United States postings, these titles require Network Security in at least a fifth of their openings, the same bar Tarmac counts you against when you pick one of them as a destination.
| Job title | Postings requiring it | Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Security Engineer | 26% | — |
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