Entry Level .NET Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level .NET Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level .NET Developer in the United States is $70,702 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Entry Level .NET Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,914
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,403 to $76,047
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,578
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Entry Level .NET Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $76,047 $6,337 $1,462 $37
Average $70,702 $5,892 $1,360 $34
25th Percentile $65,403 $5,450 $1,258 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level .NET Developer Salaries

An Entry Level .NET Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level .NET Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level .NET Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,907
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $70,466
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,645
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,881
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,038
Levels Salary
Entry Level Entry Level .NET Developer$69,907
Intermediate Level Entry Level .NET Developer$70,466
Senior Level Entry Level .NET Developer$71,645
Specialist Level Entry Level .NET Developer$71,881
Expert Level Entry Level .NET Developer$72,038
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$71,645 2-4 yrs
$71,881 5-8 yrs
$72,038 > 8 yrs
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How Do Entry Level .NET Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level .NET Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $78,281.
  • California: $77,985.
  • Massachusetts: $76,945.

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level .NET Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $89,177
  • San Francisco: $88,300
  • Oakland: $86,342

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level .NET Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Web Applications (Mentioned in 3.76% Job Postings): A web application is application software that runs in a web browser, unlike software programs that run locally and natively on the operating system of the device. They are delivered on the World Wide Web to users with an active network connection.
  • Software Development (Mentioned in 2.81% Job Postings): Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved between the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. Therefore, software development may include research, new development, prototyping, modification, reuse, re-engineering, maintenance, or any other activities that result in software products. Software can be developed for a variety of purposes, the three most common being to meet specific needs of a specific client/business (the case with custom software), to meet a perceived need of some set of potential users (the case with commercial and open source software), or for personal use (e.g. a scientist may write software to automate a mundane task). Embedded software development, that is, the development of embedded software, such as used for controlling consumer products, requires the development process to be integrated with the development of the controlled physical product. System software underlies applications and the programming process itself, and is often developed separately.
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Analysis 1.93%
Web Applications 3.76%
Software Development 2.81%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Entry Level .NET Developer's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Solution Design: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
 $74,944
6%
Commitment
 $73,530
4%
Solution Design
 $73,530
4%
Agile
 $72,823
3%
Leadership
 $72,823
3%
Innovation
 $72,823
3%
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Entry Level .NET Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level .NET Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$65,403
Average $70,702/year
$76,047
$5,450
Average $5,892/month
$6,337
$1,258
Average $1,360/week
$1,462
$31
Average $34/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $76,047 $6,337 $1,462 $37
Average $70,702 $5,892 $1,360 $34
25th Percentile $65,403 $5,450 $1,258 $31

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Salary Trends for Entry Level .NET Developer

Salaries for an Entry Level .NET Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $77,745 in 2023 to around $77,396 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level .NET Developer salary trends, .

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