So, what is it like to be a Salesforce Developer in 2025? We asked, and hundreds of professionals shared their experiences – showing how developers are learning new skills, using different technologies, and finding ways to grow in their careers.
Our findings offer a closer look at the challenges and opportunities in the role, how developers navigate career growth, the skills they feel confident in, areas they want to improve, and how both Salesforce and non-Salesforce technologies are shaping their work.
Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, these findings can help guide decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
The data holds some surprising insights, so be sure to download the full report for a complete look at what it’s like to be a Salesforce Developer today.
Thank you for contributing to this effort – we’re excited to share these insights and hope they help you on your journey.
“Developers, this year you have told us a story of mixed messages. A large majority of you are satisfied with your career, but you are also diversifying your skills outside of Salesforce. Adoption of AI for development work is very high, but barely a third of you are working on AI projects. In this unclear time, we hope this survey gives you the data to make the software development ecosystem more clear so you can make the best career decision for the upcoming changes we’re all going through.”
Peter Chittum, Technical Content Director
This report was created based on the survey responses of 240 Salesforce professionals. Salesforce Ben retains ownership of this data. If you are a journalist or media outlet and would like to discuss these insights further, please email us at press@salesforceben.com
Thank you to Heroku for sponsoring this report.
