security architecture developer demand

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

What do roles requiring security architecture pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$195,994 a year, with most postings between US$144,422 and US$210,450.

That's about 47% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$144,422
Median (50th percentile)US$195,994
75th percentileUS$210,450

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

How strong is hiring demand for security architecture in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 24 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20251US$195,994
December 20252US$195,994
March 20261US$195,994
May 20267US$195,994
June 202610US$195,994
July 202624US$195,994

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