test planning developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for test planning, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring test planning pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$143,250 a year, with most postings between US$130,875 and US$169,688.
That's about 8% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$130,875 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$143,250 |
| 75th percentile | US$169,688 |
Advertised base salary, from 10 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for test planning in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 14 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | US$151,500 |
| February 2026 | 1 | US$151,500 |
| March 2026 | 1 | US$151,500 |
| April 2026 | 3 | US$151,500 |
| May 2026 | 2 | US$151,500 |
| June 2026 | 6 | US$151,500 |
| July 2026 | 14 | US$143,250 |
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