Java Developer salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 77 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Farmington Hills, Auburn Hills, Southfield, Farmington, Dearborn.
Median salary$102,190
Middle 50%$84.1k–$114.7k
vs. national median−4%comparison median $105,997
Filings77FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,373 |
| 25th | $84,053 |
| 50th (median) | $102,190 |
| 75th | $114,691 |
| 90th | $134,805 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $79,498 | $111,836 | 110 |
| FY2021 | $89,928 | $79,450 | $105,015 | 100 |
| FY2022 | $89,500 | $80,172 | $110,875 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $93,122 | $85,406 | $112,250 | 86 |
| FY2024 | $91,100 | $89,461 | $97,400 | 60 |
| FY2025 | $98,000 | $86,000 | $114,691 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $102,190 | $84,100 | $113,261 | 34 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Java Developer salary of $102,190 is worth about $101,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RouteOne | too few | 7 |
| YelseSoft Technologies | too few | 6 |
| Dechen Consulting Group | too few | 5 |
| ProvinceSoft | too few | 5 |
| American It Solutions | too few | 3 |
| Code Tech | too few | 3 |
| Marvel Technologies | too few | 3 |
| Akkodis | too few | 2 |
| Collaborate Solutions | too few | 2 |
| Electronic Research Analysis | 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 | $80,080 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $102,190 | 43 |
| Senior · Level III | $117,666 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.