threat hunting developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for threat hunting and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring threat hunting pay in 2026?
As of October 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$183,750 a year, with most postings between US$151,075 and US$198,125.
That's about 38% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$151,075 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$183,750 |
| 75th percentile | US$198,125 |
Advertised base salary, from 6 job postings with pay data, as of October 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for threat hunting in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 19 postings in September 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We're not publishing a month-by-month series yet: the number of postings Tarmac collects each month is still growing, so a month-on-month change would measure our coverage rather than the job market.
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