.NET Developer salary
From 2,020 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “.NET Developer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 59% of .NET Developer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 4 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $109,283 in Atlanta, GA to $154,592 in Washington, DC.
- Median up 23% since FY2020. From $91,874 in FY2020 to $112,923 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
.NET Developer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 2,020 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for .NET Developer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $108,925, 11% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $95,696 and $127,909. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 59% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 15% of filings
Mid-level · 59% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $87,000 | 295 |
| Level II · Qualified | $106,000 | 1,146 |
| Level III · Experienced | $135,090 | 351 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $173,763 | 156 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
.NET Developer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,499 |
| 25th | $95,696 |
| 50th (median) | $108,925 |
| 75th | $127,909 |
| 90th | $157,631 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,874 | $82,035 | $102,752 | 2,049 |
| FY2021 | $94,806 | $85,600 | $110,000 | 1,661 |
| FY2022 | $98,550 | $89,918 | $115,000 | 1,727 |
| FY2023 | $100,000 | $90,548 | $116,938 | 1,546 |
| FY2024 | $102,000 | $90,000 | $116,438 | 1,317 |
| FY2025 | $106,558 | $94,370 | $124,000 | 1,164 |
| FY2026 | $112,923 | $100,547 | $133,120 | 856 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B .NET Developer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for .NET Developer jobs is $108,925 (2,020 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $95,696 and $127,909.
What does an entry-level .NET Developer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $87,000. Level I accounts for 15% of .NET Developer filings.
Which city pays H-1B .NET Developers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, Washington, DC has the highest median base salary for .NET Developer jobs: $154,592 (153 filings).