Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 18 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$98,824
Middle 50%$85.1k–$111.3k
vs. national median−14%comparison median $115,000
Filings18FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $78,600 |
| 25th | $85,071 |
| 50th (median) | $98,824 |
| 75th | $111,331 |
| 90th | $122,779 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | $83,000 | $72,500 | $87,000 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $78,913 | $75,913 | $86,000 | 16 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $84,500 | $83,150 | $95,902 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $88,389 | $113,555 | 11 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary of $98,824 is worth about $98,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ann Arbor = 100.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $98,824 | 18 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.