vulnerability management developer demand

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

What do roles requiring vulnerability management pay in 2026?

As of July 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$190,500 a year, with most postings between US$158,638 and US$225,000.

That's about 43% more than the typical US software developer earns (US$133,080), per Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from May 2024.

25th percentileUS$158,638
Median (50th percentile)US$190,500
75th percentileUS$225,000

Advertised base salary, from 96 job postings with pay data, as of July 2026.

How strong is hiring demand for vulnerability management in 2026?

Tarmac tracked 119 postings in July 2026.

MonthPostingsMedian salary
August 20251US$190,500
October 20251US$190,500
November 20253US$190,500
December 20253US$190,500
January 20264US$190,500
February 20269US$190,500
March 202617US$190,500
April 202624US$190,500
May 202657US$190,500
June 2026107US$190,500
July 2026119US$190,500

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