performance testing developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for performance testing, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring performance testing pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$117,500 a year, with most postings between US$105,600 and US$122,500.
That's about 12% less than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$105,600 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$117,500 |
| 75th percentile | US$122,500 |
Advertised base salary, from 7 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for performance testing in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 14 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 1 | US$117,500 |
| May 2026 | 3 | US$117,500 |
| June 2026 | 9 | US$117,500 |
| July 2026 | 14 | US$117,500 |
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