Career Spotlights
Dynamics 365 Developer
Career Spotlights
How much do Dynamics 365 Developers make?
How much do Dynamics 365 Developers make?
United States ($)
| Junior (0-3 years) | Mid-level (4-8 years) | Senior (9+ years) | Freelance (Hourly Rate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | 113,750 | 159,750 | 177,000 | 91-173 |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | 121,500 | 147,250 | 183,250 | 107-143 |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | 95,750 | 121,750 | 150,500 | 100-153 |
United Kingdom (£)
| Junior (0-3 years) | Mid-level (4-8 years) | Senior (9+ years) | Freelance (Daily Rate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | 46,750 | 61,500 | 78,250 | 500-780 |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | 44,250 | 59,250 | 80,000 | 650-780 |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | 44,250 | 60,750 | 72,250 | 590-700 |
United States ($)
Junior (0-3 years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Mid-level (4-8 years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Senior (9+ years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Freelance Hourly Rate
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
United Kingdom (£)
Junior (0-3 years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Mid-level (4-8 years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Senior (9+ years)
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
Freelance Daily Rate
| Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations | |
| Dynamics 365 Sales and Marketing | |
| Dynamics 365 Business Central | |
60%
of D365 Developers are satisfied with their job, down from 63% in our previous study
70%
of D365 Developers are satisfied with their salary, up from 51% in our last survey
42 hours
Permanent D365 Developers work an average of 42 hours per week
43 hours
Freelance D365 Developers work an average of 43 hours per week
What factors impact your earning potential as a Dynamics 365 Developer?
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of technical experience with Microsoft products | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Years of experience in IT | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| Exposure to large projects | 89% | 11% | 0% |
| Specific vertical industry experience | 59% | 38% | 3% |
| Microsoft certifications | 32% | 32% | 35% |
| College/University degree(s) | 27% | 27% | 46% |
Years of technical experience with Microsoft products
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 0% | 0% |
Years of experience in IT
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 92% | 5% | 3% |
Exposure to large projects
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 89% | 11% | 0% |
Specific vertical industry experience
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 59% | 38% | 3% |
Microsoft certifications
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 32% | 32% | 35% |
College/University degree(s)
| Important | Neutral | Unimportant |
|---|---|---|
| 27% | 27% | 46% |
What steps should you take to become a Dynamics 365 Developer?
Education
Over four-fifths (81%) of Dynamics 365 Developers hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher. However, only 31% consider a degree to be important to work with Microsoft Business Applications. Similarly, having a degree ranked as the least important from a list of factors when it comes to increasing earning potential.
What Microsoft certifications do Dynamics 365 Developers hold?
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate | 27% |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) | 23% |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate | 18% |
| Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals | 14% |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM), Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate | 9% |
Certification
Less than two-thirds (59%, which matches the percentage in our last survey) of Dynamics 365 Developers are certified, and 42% of those have undergone certification renewal to maintain their Microsoft Certified status. Meanwhile, 59% (down from 66%) believe that certifications make a candidate a more valuable professional.
Microsoft currently offers one mid-level certification tailored specifically for Dynamics 365 Developers. The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate is ideal if you’re looking for a certification that focuses more on the ERP side of Dynamics 365.
If you’re looking to build broader skills that encompass Power Platform too, you can opt for Power Platform Developer Associate, Power Automate RPA Developer Associate, or the Power Platform App Maker Associate. Once certified at an intermediate level, you can further develop your Power Platform know-how by tackling the most advanced developer certification available—Power Platform Solution Architect Expert.
Roles that can lead on to becoming a Dynamics 365 Developer
- Junior Software Developer
- Tester
- QA Analyst
- Technical Support Analyst
- Dynamics 365 Administrator
- .NET Developer
What skills and experience should Dynamics 365 Developers have?
- Proficiency in developing, deploying, customizing, and integrating Dynamics 365 products
- Ability to build and configure forms, views, dashboards and workflows, plugins, web resources and scripts
- In-depth knowledge of .NET, C#, and JavaScript
- Ability to integrate other systems into the Dynamics 365 architecture using tools such as SOAP, XML, and REST APIs
- Knowledge of HTML and ASP.NET
- Familiarity with the Dynamics 365 SDK
- L200 knowledge of Azure
- Experience with SQL and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
- Deep understanding of and experience with implementing business workflows
- Testing and troubleshooting experience
- Ability to write high-quality specifications and technical analysis documents
- Understanding of Agile project delivery processes
- Experience with Power Platform and Microsoft Copilot
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and automation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Dynamics 365 development: Programming languages you need to know
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X++
X++ is an object-oriented, application- and data-aware language, and has several features in common with C# and Java. Created by Microsoft, it’s frequently used in ERP programming and database applications such as Dynamics 365 Finance. Using X++, developers can build SQL-like constructs to select and manipulate data within the app.
C#
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