performance/load testing developer demand

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

What do roles requiring performance/load testing pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$131,000 a year, with most postings between US$125,625 and US$165,438.

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$125,625
Median (50th percentile)US$131,000
75th percentileUS$165,438

Advertised base salary, from 6 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for performance/load testing in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 20 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$131,000
April 20262US$131,000
May 20264US$131,000
June 202620US$131,000
July 202620US$131,000

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