threat detection developer demand

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

What do roles requiring threat detection pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$205,650 a year, with most postings between US$199,250 and US$228,000.

That's about 55% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$199,250
Median (50th percentile)US$205,650
75th percentileUS$228,000

Advertised base salary, from 7 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for threat detection in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 14 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
February 20261US$205,650
March 20261US$205,650
April 20262US$205,650
May 20266US$205,650
June 202610US$205,650
July 202614US$205,650

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