secure sdlc developer demand

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

What do roles requiring secure sdlc pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$217,500 a year, with most postings between US$187,688 and US$235,000.

That's about 63% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$187,688
Median (50th percentile)US$217,500
75th percentileUS$235,000

Advertised base salary, from 21 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for secure sdlc in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 19 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
December 20251US$217,500
February 20263US$217,500
April 20265US$217,500
May 202611US$217,500
June 202630US$217,500
July 202619US$217,500

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