The cost of hiring a .NET engineer can vary by industry. For example, hiring a .NET engineer will cost different amounts for custom enterprise-level software development projects, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, e-commerce platforms, and supply chain management systems. More complexity, scope, and feature requirements generally translate to higher costs. Additionally, developer level and location can influence the cost of hiring a programmer. As a point of reference, Glassdoor lists the estimated annual total pay for a Microsoft .NET engineer to be $137,680 as of July 28, 2023, with a substantial gap between the salaries of a junior developer ($95,774) and a senior developer ($129,091).