threat modeling developer demand

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

What do roles requiring threat modeling pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$200,000 a year, with most postings between US$159,925 and US$233,100.

That's about 50% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$159,925
Median (50th percentile)US$200,000
75th percentileUS$233,100

Advertised base salary, from 63 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for threat modeling in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 80 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
October 20252US$200,000
November 20252US$200,000
December 20251US$200,000
January 20264US$200,000
February 202610US$200,000
March 20268US$200,000
April 202618US$200,000
May 202639US$200,000
June 202675US$200,000
July 202680US$200,000

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