ts/sci with polygraph clearance developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for ts/sci with polygraph clearance, how that demand is trending, and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring ts/sci with polygraph clearance pay in 2026?
As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$127,250 a year, with most postings between US$105,300 and US$139,950.
That's about 4% less than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.
| 25th percentile | US$105,300 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$127,250 |
| 75th percentile | US$139,950 |
Advertised base salary, from 5 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for ts/sci with polygraph clearance in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 13 postings in July 2026.
| Month | Postings | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 2 | US$127,250 |
| May 2026 | 3 | US$127,250 |
| June 2026 | 5 | US$127,250 |
| July 2026 | 13 | US$127,250 |
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