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The average annual salary for a Lead .NET Developer is approximately $85,770, translating to about $41 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly depending on geographical location, experience, and industry. For instance, developers in high-demand areas or specialized industries may earn substantially more.
States like California, New York, and Washington tend to offer the highest salaries for Lead .NET Developers. In addition, industries such as finance, technology, and healthcare are known for providing competitive compensation packages.
According to various sources, salaries for Lead .NET Developers can range from $70,000 to over $120,000 annually based on experience and skill level. To explore job opportunities, visit Zippia for the latest listings in your area.
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The highest-paying states for lead .net developers are Washington, California, and Vermont. The lowest average lead .net developer salary states are Nebraska, Indiana, and Kentucky.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $88,289 | $42.45 |
| 2 | Vermont | $93,443 | $44.92 |
| 3 | Washington | $100,071 | $48.11 |
| 4 | Texas | $88,035 | $42.32 |
| 5 | Oregon | $89,566 | $43.06 |
| 6 | Utah | $86,728 | $41.70 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $85,938 | $41.32 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $91,558 | $44.02 |
| 9 | California | $96,901 | $46.59 |
| 10 | Arizona | $88,292 | $42.45 |
| 11 | Idaho | $82,856 | $39.83 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $89,120 | $42.85 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $87,399 | $42.02 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $83,346 | $40.07 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $84,825 | $40.78 |
| 16 | Delaware | $89,244 | $42.91 |
| 17 | Arkansas | $80,729 | $38.81 |
| 18 | Michigan | $80,774 | $38.83 |
| 19 | Ohio | $81,407 | $39.14 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $80,465 | $38.69 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $88,225 | $42.42 |
| 22 | New York | $89,185 | $42.88 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $82,424 | $39.63 |
| 24 | Montana | $80,216 | $38.57 |
| 25 | Maryland | $84,643 | $40.69 |
| 26 | Virginia | $82,144 | $39.49 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $80,383 | $38.65 |
| 28 | Georgia | $82,096 | $39.47 |
| 29 | Iowa | $81,206 | $39.04 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $82,201 | $39.52 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $80,514 | $38.71 |
| 32 | Florida | $82,435 | $39.63 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $79,592 | $38.27 |
| 34 | Illinois | $80,260 | $38.59 |
| 35 | Kansas | $76,788 | $36.92 |
| 36 | Alabama | $79,729 | $38.33 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $77,422 | $37.22 |
| 38 | Colorado | $79,789 | $38.36 |
| 39 | Missouri | $79,773 | $38.35 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $76,666 | $36.86 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $78,627 | $37.80 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $74,463 | $35.80 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $78,578 | $37.78 |
| 44 | Indiana | $76,644 | $36.85 |
| 45 | Alaska | $74,063 | $35.61 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $76,572 | $36.81 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $78,331 | $37.66 |
| 48 | Maine | $77,218 | $37.12 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $77,905 | $37.45 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $77,538 | $37.28 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $76,052 | $36.56 |
The highest-paying cities for lead .net developers are Des Moines, WA, Los Angeles, CA, and Washington, DC.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines, WA | $100,620 | $48.38 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $94,656 | $45.51 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $91,552 | $44.02 |
| 4 | Wilmington, DE | $89,380 | $42.97 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $89,299 | $42.93 |
| 6 | Jersey City, NJ | $89,222 | $42.90 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $88,535 | $42.56 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $88,317 | $42.46 |
| 9 | Wilmington, NC | $85,324 | $41.02 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $84,826 | $40.78 |
| 11 | Philadelphia, PA | $83,864 | $40.32 |
| 12 | Tampa, FL | $82,949 | $39.88 |
| 13 | Arlington, VA | $82,888 | $39.85 |
| 14 | Minneapolis, MN | $82,388 | $39.61 |
| 15 | Columbus, GA | $82,297 | $39.57 |
| 16 | Boston, MA | $82,259 | $39.55 |
| 17 | Columbus, OH | $81,213 | $39.04 |
| 18 | Des Moines, IA | $80,899 | $38.89 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $80,469 | $38.69 |
| 20 | Madison, WI | $80,262 | $38.59 |
A lead .net developer's salary ranges from $66,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $110,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $110,000 | $9,167 | $53 |
| 75th Percentile | $98,000 | $8,167 | $47 |
| Average | $85,770 | $7,148 | $41 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
The highest paying types of lead .net developers are senior/lead developer, lead developer, and lead software developer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Applications Developer | $99,257 | $8,271 | $47.72 | 252,254 |
| Applications Developer | $89,205 | $7,434 | $42.89 | 279,877 |
| Web Application Developer | $85,840 | $7,153 | $41.27 | 229,802 |
| Sharepoint Developer | $95,048 | $7,921 | $45.70 | 81,912 |
| Architect And Developer | $110,970 | $9,248 | $53.35 | 316,181 |
| Software Developer | $87,521 | $7,293 | $42.08 | 294,329 |
Top companies hiring lead .net developers now:
Lead .net developer salaries at City National Bank and Citi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average lead .net developer salary at companies like JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Open Systems Technologies are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City National Bank | $122,663 | $58.97 |
| 2 | Citi | $121,680 | $58.50 |
| 3 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $117,026 | $56.26 |
| 4 | Open Systems Technologies | $114,942 | $55.26 |
| 5 | Morgan Stanley | $113,321 | $54.48 |
| 6 | Barclays | $112,172 | $53.93 |
| 7 | Slalom | $111,961 | $53.83 |
| 8 | QuinStreet | $108,009 | $51.93 |
| 9 | The HT Group | $106,741 | $51.32 |
| 10 | Zurich | $106,440 | $51.17 |
| 11 | Charles Schwab | $106,315 | $51.11 |
| 12 | Kelly Services | $105,988 | $50.96 |
| 13 | Utica National Insurance Group | $104,863 | $50.41 |
| 14 | Volusion | $104,592 | $50.28 |
| 15 | MedImpact Healthcare Systems | $104,454 | $50.22 |
| 16 | Resource Technology Corp/MI | $103,952 | $49.98 |
| 17 | iHeartMedia | $103,672 | $49.84 |
| 18 | Merchants Fleet | $103,510 | $49.76 |
| 19 | Aspen Dental | $102,286 | $49.18 |
| 20 | Envision | $101,629 | $48.86 |
The average lead .net developer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $99,713 | $47.94 |
| 2 | Finance | $92,393 | $44.42 |
| 3 | Professional | $89,833 | $43.19 |
| 4 | Automotive | $87,796 | $42.21 |
| 5 | Technology | $86,642 | $41.65 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $86,594 | $41.63 |
The average lead .net developer salary has risen by $15,923 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average lead .net developer earned $69,847 annually, but today, they earn $85,770 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for lead .net developers over the last decade.
Compare lead .net developer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare lead .net developer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,800 | $41.24 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $82,900 | $39.88 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $81,100 | $38.97 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $79,600 | $38.29 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $78,300 | $37.64 | +1.8% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U-Haul | Lead .NET Software Developer | Phoenix, AZ | 06/30/2025 | $105,000 |
| Global Channel Management, Inc. | Remote .NET Developer | Atlanta, GA | 06/29/2025 | $108,524 |
| Synechron | .NET Lead With Banking Domain (Commercial Lending) | Kansas City, MO | 06/27/2025 | $105,000 |
| Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago | Lead C# .NET Software Developer | Chicago, IL | 06/25/2025 | $108,450 |
| London Approach | Lead .NET Developer | Philadelphia, PA | 06/25/2025 | $170,000 |
| The Hartford | SR. Technical Lead-SQL and .NET Developer | Hartford, CT | 06/24/2025 | $114,160 |
| Cognizant | Lead Developer-.C#.Net-Hybrid (3 Days A Week at Work) | Lake Forest, CA | 06/20/2025 | $105,000 |
| NTT Data | Lead .NET Developer | Alpharetta, GA | 06/19/2025 | $96,156 |
| Motion Recruitment Partners | Lead Argo Developer/Remote EST/.NET | Columbus, GA | 06/18/2025 | $146,090 |
| NTT America | Lead .NET Developer | Alpharetta, GA | 06/13/2025 | $96,156 |
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