Software Developer (R&D) salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$110,420
Middle 50%$99.3k–$123.2k
vs. national median+2%comparison median $108,534
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k$140k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,570 |
| 25th | $99,271 |
| 50th (median) | $110,420 |
| 75th | $123,161 |
| 90th | $127,053 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Software Developer (R&D) salary of $110,420 is worth about $109,500 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 | too few | 8 |
| Ithaka Harbors | 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 | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.