sast/dast tooling developer demand

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

What do roles requiring sast/dast tooling pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$201,250 a year, with most postings between US$183,266 and US$233,575.

That's about 51% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$183,266
Median (50th percentile)US$201,250
75th percentileUS$233,575

Advertised base salary, from 28 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for sast/dast tooling in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 31 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20251US$201,250
November 20252US$201,250
December 20251US$201,250
January 20261US$201,250
February 20264US$201,250
March 20263US$201,250
April 202611US$201,250
May 202617US$201,250
June 202636US$201,250
July 202631US$201,250

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