team management developer demand

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

What do roles requiring team management pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$154,844 a year, with most postings between US$144,657 and US$186,769.

That's about 16% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$144,657
Median (50th percentile)US$154,844
75th percentileUS$186,769

Advertised base salary, from 14 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for team management in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 10 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
February 20262US$154,844
May 20263US$154,844
June 20263US$154,844
July 202610US$154,844

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