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ASP.Net is the most-used framework among South African developers, ahead of Node.js and React. Here we’ll look at what ASP.Net developers earn at each stage of their careers and how they compare to the average C#, React and Node.js developer.
Average junior ASP.Net developer salary trends
Salaries for entry-level ASP.Net developers increased by 10.4% since 2023. That means they start their careers on an average monthly income of R25 263. In comparison, entry-level Node.js developers earn 15.6% less, React 24% less and C# 7.2% less.
With 2-4 years of experience under their belts, ASP.Net developers are in for the first of a series of increases, with a 25.9% pay hike pushing their monthly income to R31 798 – a nominal 0.2% improvement on 2023.
Node.js and React developers pull ahead a little at this level to earn 2.5% and 5.5% more, respectively. ASP.Net salaries also fall behind their C# counterparts, who earn 1.2% more.
After a couple more years, with 4-6 years of experience, ASP.Net developers are in for a 46.4% increase to R46 540. That’s 12.6% better than 2023, while being 1.9.% behind React. At this stage of their careers, they’ve reestablished a narrow lead over their C# counterparts, by 1.7%.
With ASP.Net being so widely used in web development in South Africa, it’s unsurprising that salary growth is so high, even for junior developers, who also have a tendency to switch jobs more regularly and negotiate for fresh increases.
Average senior ASP.Net developer salary trends
Average ASP.Net Developer Salaries by Experience
Average Salary by Years Experience, showing 25th and 75th percentiles
| Years of Experience | 25th Percentile | Average | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | R10,000 | R25,263 | R29,500 |
| 2-4 | R20,000 | R31,798 | R37,500 |
| 4-6 | R27,500 | R46,540 | R52,500 |
| 6-10 | R42,500 | R62,330 | R67,500 |
| 10+ | R62,500 | R90,283 | R97,500 |
In the 6-10 year bracket, ASP.NET developers can expect an additional 33.9% increase resulting in average earnings of R62 330 per month – 4.4% better than the 2023 equivalent. At this level, Node.js developers earn 2.5% more, React 13.2% more, and C# 1% less.
Highly experienced ASP.Net developers with at least a decade on the job should earn a 44.8% raise to R90 283, 8.3% ahead of what they would’ve earned in 2023. However, they see themselves fall behind Node.js and React developers, who earn 4.3% and 5.7% more respectively.
Senior ASP.Net developers are responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from design all the way through implementation and maintenance, along with typically managing and mentoring more junior developers. ASP.Net remains a widely used and powerful framework, meaning these seasoned developers are highly sought after, with companies offering lucrative salary packages for their services.
Keep in mind
The data in this article is taken from OfferZen's 2024 State of the Software Developer Nation Report. In this article, 'salary' refers to the gross monthly salary (before tax) provided by more than 3935 survey respondents.
Average salaries are single data points and only one part of a bigger story. It's expected that many respondents may earn significantly more or less than these averages. However, we hope to provide a picture of underlying trends by mapping the average salaries for different experience levels.
Salaries depend on the industry, individual, perks and nature of work. These factors all influence the salary a company will offer to a prospective hire. In addition, most developers are "fluent" in several languages, which will affect the final figures.
It's also important to remember that every individual's context is different. Ultimately, salary is a personal conversation that should take place between employee and employer.
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