Top Salesforce Lightning Developers in the United States
Salesforce Lightning is the backbone of many modern CRM workflows, but configuring it for peak performance takes specialized expertise. From Silicon Valley startups to Fortune 500 consulting boutiques in Chicago and New York, U.S. Salesforce partners bring deep platform knowledge, domain-specific accelerators, and familiarity with American compliance standards.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Overland Park, KS
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See all 1 projectsTechnology Ally is an offshore software outsourcing company which focuses on building and maintaining web and mobile software solutions for small and medium sized businesses. Technology Ally
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Princeton, NJ
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See all 1 projectsVeraqor, Inc. is a technology consulting firm specializing in cloud-based infrastructure solutions. The company is praised for its high responsiveness and effective collaboration, with 100% of reviewers noting their exceptional communication. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with clients appreciating their thorough vendor experience and timely delivery, contributing to successful project outcomes.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Palo Alto, CA
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Established in 2016, Opentrends US is an AI development company. The team specializes in Artificial Intelligence and IT managed services.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Articon is a Low/No Code Development company. The Dallas, Texas-based firm was established in 2020. Their services include Low/No Code Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Web design company Infinix Designs is based in San Jose, California. Founded in 2019, the team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Libertyville, IL
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Bitovi, an Enterprise App Modernization company, is based in Libertyville, Illinois. They specialize in Enterprise App Modernization and Custom Software Development and were launched in 2007.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Jericho, NY
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E2ESP, an IT managed services company, was founded in 2001. Headquartered in Jericho, New York, the team offers IT managed services and Application Management & Support.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 15 projectsGMTA Software Solutions is a versatile software development company providing custom web and mobile solutions, specializing in AI, fintech, and scalable platform development. They receive high praise for their technical expertise and project management, with approximately 90% of feedback highlighting their ability to integrate business needs into practical solutions. Minor feedback suggests enhancing initial timeline transparency, but overall satisfaction is high.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Tinton Falls, NJ
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See all 1 projectsCorptec Technology Partners is a comprehensive digital transformation firm specializing in Salesforce, data integration, and custom solution development. Feedback indicates a 100% positive response, highlighting their structured project management, significant operational efficiency gains (30%–40% automation improvement), and robust communication. Clients appreciate their strategic alignment with business goals and seamless collaboration.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2007, Codazen is a software development company. Their services include Custom Software Development and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Imperium Dynamics is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Chicago, Illinois-based company was launched in 2021. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and IT managed services.
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Nawlabs is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Richmond, Kentucky-based agency was established in 2020. Their team offers CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Irving, TX
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Software development firm Kriyan Infotech is based in Irving, Texas and Ahmedabad, India. The team offers Custom Software Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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SEO services firm Royal Media Ltd. Was launched in 2010. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Skokie, IL
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See all 3 projectsHoff & Mazor is a versatile development company that specializes in creating custom mobile applications and e-commerce platforms. Reviewers highlight their innovative solutions, timely delivery, and user-centric design, with 100% of reviews noting their effective project management and communication. Clients appreciate their commitment to quality and the ability to enhance user engagement, though some suggest improvements in project updates and post-launch support.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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IT strategy consulting company Silverspace Inc is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and IT staff augmentation.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Sunnyvale, CA
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UpTeam is a Sunnyvale, California-based IT staff augmentation company. They specialize in IT staff augmentation and Web Development and were established in 2012.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Centreville, VA
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Measured Results Marketing is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency is located in Centreville, Virginia. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Washington Township, NJ
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South Jersey Web Design is a web design company. Founded in 2010, the team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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CIO Advise, Inc. Is an IT strategy consulting company. The agency is based in Clearwater, Florida. Their team focuses on IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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TechTik L.L.C. Is a Cheyenne, Wyoming-based app development company. Their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Nuvem Group is a cloud consulting & SI company founded in 2015. Headquartered in Miami, Florida and London, England, the team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Coppell, TX
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Kiranam Technologies is a software development firm. The midsize Coppell, Texas-based team focuses on Custom Software Development and Artificial Intelligence. The company was founded in 2012.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Franklin Township, NJ
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See all 3 projectsTrackmind is a branding and web development company recognized for its exceptional creative execution and timely delivery. All reviewers provided positive feedback, highlighting the company's alignment with client values, seamless communication, and capability to exceed expectations. A notable 100% of reviews praised their high-quality outcomes and project management efficiency.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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L.A. Design Studio is a small web design company. They focus on Web Design and Video Production and were founded in 1998.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsWe are a team of dedicated tech enthusiasts who are focused on helping businesses to expand their reach through digital mediums. Our tailored digital solutions revolve around ways to effectively
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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GOBI Technologies, Inc. Is a big data analytics company in New York, New York and Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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Founded in 2003, Aptaria, a small CRM consulting and SI company, is based in McLean, Virginia. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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MCD Partners is a Digital Strategy company. Located in New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois, their team provides Digital Strategy and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Fredericksburg, VA
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Premlall Consulting, an IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Established in 2021, the team focuses on IT strategy consulting and Low/No Code Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 2012, DAX Software Solutions is an ERP consulting and SI company. Their team provides ERP consulting and SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Alpharetta, GA
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Launched in 1997, Relevantz Technology Services is a large software development firm. Their team focuses on Custom Software Development and cloud consulting & SI.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49North Reading, MA
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Accelant is a CRM consulting and SI company. The small North Reading, Massachusetts-based team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2023.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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TRAIT is an UX design agency located in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include UX/UI Design and Enterprise App Modernization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Summit, NJ
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JPW Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. The Summit, New Jersey-based agency was established in 1997. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Proven ROI is a CRM consulting and SI company. They focus on CRM consulting and SI and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2022. The agency is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Novi, MI
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Revenue Institute is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2017, the team provides CRM consulting and SI and IT strategy consulting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cambridge, MA
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Launched in 2007, Fuel Media Inc. Is a small graphic design company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Web Development.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Newark, DE
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Headquartered in Newark, Delaware, Muncly is a CRM consulting and SI company. They specialize in CRM consulting and SI and were launched in 2023.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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See all 1 projectsCrea specializes in developing integrated payment platforms with capabilities like seamless credit card payments, diverse payment methods, and robust payment tracking. The reviews consistently highlight their technical expertise, timely delivery, and exceptional project management. Clients commend Crea for their commitment to excellence and their role as a trusted partner, exceeding expectations in both service and results.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Torrance, CA
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IT managed services company Axelliant was founded in 2019. The team provides IT managed services and Custom Software Development.
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toledo, OH
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Application development firm WynHouse: An Innovation Firm was launched in 2018. The team offers Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plano, TX
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Established in 2015, The Automation Company, a small Marketing Strategy company, is based in Plano, Texas. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Highland Heights, OH
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Landi Industries, an IoT development company, specializes in IoT development and Custom Software Development. The agency is located in Highland Heights, Ohio.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Yen Digital is a midsize Gurgaon, India-based website development company. Their services include Web Development and Robotics Process Automation.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Launched in 2017, Brilliant Business Agency is a small custom software development company headquartered in Henderson, Nevada. Their team offers Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sugar Land, TX
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See all 1 projectsrad. offers web development, design services, and content marketing. Clients commend their commitment, adaptability, and ability to deliver valuable solutions tailored to client needs. However, feedback indicates that minor revisions sometimes experience delays, albeit communicated. Overall, rad. receives positive reviews for their professionalism and project management.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Emeryville, CA
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See all 1 projectsThe Website Designs offers website development, e-commerce services, and mobile application development. Reviews highlight successful project outcomes, including brand identity translation and scalable platform development. Clients commend their project management, industry knowledge, and communication, though pricing is noted as an area for improvement. Overall, The Website Designs demonstrates effective service delivery and timely project completion.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Mount Prospect, IL
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See all 2 projectsVerity Techniques is a product development company specializing in enhancing online presence through website redesign, UI/UX improvements, and security upgrades. With 100% positive feedback from its client, they are commended for their technical expertise, agility, and client-centric approach, although there's room for improvement in post-project support.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2021, Amira Labs is a cloud consulting & SI company. The team offers cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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List of the Top 15 United States Salesforce Lightning Development Companies
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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33.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Nashua, NH
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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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35.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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34/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36.4/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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33.6/40.016/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Durham, NC
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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35.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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34.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Walpole, MA
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35.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Herndon, VA
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35.3/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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35.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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33.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sterling, VA
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34.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Conshohocken, PA
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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33.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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34/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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32.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tallahassee, FL
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31.2/40.017/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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35.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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36.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Low/No Code Development15% Salesforce Lightning90% Other
United States Salesforce Lightning Development FAQs
U.S. Salesforce Lightning partners combine technical credentials with on-shore project management. These dedicated teams typically offer:
• Certified Lightning architects who understand complex org structures and data compliance under U.S. privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA).
• Real-time collaboration across North American time zones, reducing lag during agile sprints.
• Industry accelerators for sectors dominant in the U.S. market—such as healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing—shortening time-to-value.
On Clutch, most U.S. Lightning specialists charge $125 – $225 per hour for their expertise. Fixed-scope projects—like migrating Classic to Lightning for a mid-sized org—usually start around $35,000. Meanwhile, enterprise-wide transformations with custom components, integrations, and user training can run $150,000 – $500,000+. These rates vary based on key variables like:
• Geographic market (San Francisco is typically 15–20% higher than Dallas).
• Certification depth (CPQ & Industries Cloud architects command premiums).
• Contract length and team size
American Salesforce Lightning developers frequently support a broad range of markets, including:
• Financial services and fintech (SEC-compliant data models)
• Healthcare and life sciences (HIPAA-ready Lightning apps)
• Manufacturing and logistics (field-service Lightning components)
• High-tech and SaaS (subscription billing integrations)
• Nonprofits and higher education (Education Cloud, NPSP)
Begin by mapping your project’s particular requirements and goals—i.e., migration, custom component build, or Industry Cloud rollout. After that, follow these four crucial steps:
- Check Clutch reviews for similar project scopes.
- Confirm team certifications (PDI, Application Architect, System Architect).
- Request a roadmap with milestones and success metrics (e.g., adoption rate, page-load speed).
- Ask about post-go-live support SLAs.
Shortlist 3–5 firms and schedule solution demos to compare methodology and cultural fit.
Red flags, if left unchecked, can cause serious headaches for your project in the future. When assessing potential partners, beware of these warning signs:
• Promises go-live in under six weeks for complex orgs—true Lightning migrations require discovery, sandbox testing, and user training.
• Lacks certified developers but outsources critical work offshore without transparency.
• Provides generic proposals without referencing your object model or data integrations.
• Cannot supply client references within your industry or company size bracket.