Populus Group salaries in Detroit, MI
Based on 41 certified H-1B filings by Populus Group LLC in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$116,480
Middle 50%$104k–$130k
vs. all employers here+6%comparison median $110,000
Filings41FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,728 |
| 25th | $104,000 |
| 50th (median) | $116,480 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $143,520 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,600 | $82,690 | $109,288 | 44 |
| FY2021 | $97,490 | $95,472 | $108,649 | 35 |
| FY2022 | $104,000 | $95,680 | $115,440 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $105,009 | $97,760 | $123,900 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $99,278 | $96,408 | $120,640 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $115,003 | $104,000 | $124,800 | 17 |
| FY2026 | $118,040 | $103,480 | $130,000 | 24 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,120 | 20 |
| Software Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 3 |
| QA Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Aerospace Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Electrical Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Industrial Engineer | too few | 2 |
| Validation Engineer | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Detroit, MI.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,160 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,800 | 11 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.