ts/sci clearance developer demand
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How many developer roles ask for ts/sci clearance and what those roles pay — tracked from live job postings.
What do roles requiring ts/sci clearance pay in 2026?
As of September 2026, the typical advertised salary is US$183,350 a year, with most postings between US$167,950 and US$279,363.
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$167,950 |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | US$183,350 |
| 75th percentile | US$279,363 |
Advertised base salary, from 7 job postings with pay data, as of September 2026.
How strong is hiring demand for ts/sci clearance in 2026?
Tarmac tracked 30 postings in August 2026, the most recent month we tracked from start to finish.
We need 3 complete months of tracking before we publish a month-by-month series. Months we only partly covered are left out rather than shown as low demand.
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