Software Developer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median software developer in the Detroit area earns $130,760 a year ($62.87 an hour), 4% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 4% above the Michigan median ($125,570). Half of the 24,870 software developers there earn between $101,850 and $153,270.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,720 | $78,930 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $101,850 | $97,300 | $105,210 |
| Median | $130,760 | $125,570 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $153,270 | $140,100 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $167,490 | $166,510 | $214,670 |
| Average | $128,200 | $122,720 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 24,870 | 43,460 | 1,687,890 |
Detroit, MI ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $107,520
- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $160,920
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- Software QA Tester: $102,390
- Web Developer: $108,550
- IT Support Specialist: $59,040
- Computer Systems Analyst: $103,670
- Network Administrator: $96,400
- Information Security Analyst: $108,990
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.