Expert IT Manager salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 60 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level IV in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Dearborn, Novi, Southfield, Auburn Hills, Troy.
Also listed as: Engineering Manager, Technical Program Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $191,339 |
| 25th | $193,149 |
| 50th (median) | $197,982 |
| 75th | $217,936 |
| 90th | $246,558 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $162,464 | $153,964 | $181,550 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $165,000 | $147,929 | $175,000 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $168,000 | $165,381 | $191,004 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $180,000 | $168,000 | $212,250 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $195,000 | $180,180 | $238,000 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $196,080 | $191,339 | $224,625 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $193,149 | $216,611 | 25 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median expert IT Manager salary of $197,982 is worth about $197,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Systems Managers in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $170,040 in May 2025 (7,980 employed). The H-1B median here is $197,982, 16% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | too few | 7 |
| DENSO International America | too few | 5 |
| Fca | too few | 5 |
| Harman Becker Automotive Systems | too few | 5 |
| Deloitte | too few | 3 |
| EY | too few | 3 |
| Smart Energy Systems | too few | 3 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | too few | 2 |
| BorgWarner PDS (USA) | too few | 2 |
| Capgemini America | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $126,447 | 27 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $144,235 | 63 |
| Senior · Level III | $173,750 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $197,982 | 60 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $111,155 | $126,447 | 27 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $137,883 | $144,235 | 63 |
| Senior · Level III | $164,611 | $173,750 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $193,149 | $197,982 | 60 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.