Salesforce Dev Salary in the United States

How much does a Salesforce Dev make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Salesforce Dev in the United States is $105,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, a Salesforce Dev's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,552
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,725 to $113,054
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $88,356
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Salesforce Dev Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,054 $9,421 $2,174 $54
Average $105,917 $8,826 $2,037 $51
25th Percentile $96,725 $8,060 $1,860 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Salesforce Dev Salaries

A Salesforce Dev'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 Salesforce Dev Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Salesforce Dev'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): $93,213
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $108,193
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $122,980
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $150,392
  • Expert (over 8 years): $165,589
Levels Salary
Control &... Level Salesforce Dev$93,213
Salesforc... Level Salesforce Dev$108,193
Control &... Level Salesforce Dev$122,980
Control &... Level Salesforce Dev$150,392
Control &... Level Salesforce Dev$165,589
$93,213 0 yr
$108,193 < 2 yrs
$122,980 2-4 yrs
$150,392 5-8 yrs
$165,589 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Salesforce Devs

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: $133,594
  • San Francisco: $132,280
  • Oakland: $129,346

What Skills Can Increase a Salesforce Dev's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.14% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Artificial Intelligence (Mentioned in 2.47% Job Postings): Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. Specific applications of AI include expert systems, natural language processing, speech recognition and machine vision.
  • CAD (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.14%
Artificial Intelligence 2.47%
CAD 2.38%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 a Salesforce Dev's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$124,983
18%
Electrical Engineering
$122,864
16%
Leadership
$122,864
16%
Programming
$121,805
15%
Problem Solving
$120,746
14%
AutoCAD
$119,687
13%
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Salesforce Dev Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Salesforce Dev'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Salesforce Dev

Salaries for a Salesforce Dev can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $92,963 in 2023 to around $90,657 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Salesforce Dev salary trends, .

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