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Salesforce Platform Developer II

Salesforce Platform Developer II salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$120K–$155KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use Salesforce Platform Developer II

Senior Salesforce DeveloperSalesforce ArchitectTechnical LeadEnterprise Solution EngineerCloud Solutions Consultant

Salary compared with other Cloud Computing certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
Salesforce Platform Developer IIAdvanced$120K–$155K
AWS Cloud PractitionerBeginner$90K–$115K
CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - VirtualizationBeginner$75K–$100K
Dell Technologies Certified Associate - Cloud InfrastructureBeginner$75K–$100K
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Beginner$85K–$105K
Salesforce Certified AdministratorBeginner$75K–$100K
AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02)Intermediate$120K–$155K
AWS Solutions Architect AssociateIntermediate$130K–$165K
AWS SysOps Administrator AssociateIntermediate$105K–$145K
AWS SysOps Administrator Associate (SOA-C02)Intermediate$115K–$150K

Salesforce Platform Developer II salary questions

How much do Salesforce Platform Developer II certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for Salesforce Platform Developer II holders is commonly in the $120K–$155K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use Salesforce Platform Developer II?

Common roles include Senior Salesforce Developer, Salesforce Architect, Technical Lead, Enterprise Solution Engineer, Cloud Solutions Consultant.

Will Salesforce Platform Developer II guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.