people management developer demand

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

What do roles requiring people management pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$220,875 a year, with most postings between US$174,829 and US$250,000.

That's about 66% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$174,829
Median (50th percentile)US$220,875
75th percentileUS$250,000

Advertised base salary, from 52 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for people management in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 93 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$220,875
October 20251US$220,875
January 20264US$220,875
February 20265US$220,875
March 20268US$220,875
April 202618US$220,875
May 202628US$220,875
June 202682US$220,875
July 202693US$220,875

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