May 2025 OEWS estimate
Software Developer Salary in Detroit, MI
The median annual salary is $130,760, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$130,760
Mean annual salary
$128,200
Employment estimate
24,870
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,760 |
| Mean annual salary | $128,200 |
| 10th percentile | $82,720 |
| 25th percentile | $101,850 |
| 50th percentile | $130,760 |
| 75th percentile | $153,270 |
| 90th percentile | $167,490 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Detroit, MI median
- $130,760
- U.S. median
- $135,980
- Difference
- 3.8%
What the data shows
- Software Developers in Detroit, MI earn 3.8% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $101,850–$153,270.
- BLS estimates employment at 24,870 workers in this metro area.