Software Engineer salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 281 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ypsilanti, Saline, Superior Township, Chelsea, Manchester.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,493 |
| 25th | $104,083 |
| 50th (median) | $121,976 |
| 75th | $142,000 |
| 90th | $166,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,360 | $78,100 | $100,264 | 293 |
| FY2021 | $93,018 | $78,011 | $110,000 | 275 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $82,000 | $115,157 | 272 |
| FY2023 | $102,000 | $83,600 | $121,000 | 187 |
| FY2024 | $102,230 | $84,844 | $123,575 | 160 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $98,000 | $143,312 | 165 |
| FY2026 | $124,961 | $104,614 | $136,830 | 116 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Software Engineer salary of $121,976 is worth about $120,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ann Arbor = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Ann Arbor, MI area earned a median of $126,830 in May 2025 (2,740 employed). The H-1B median here is $121,976, 4% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kla | $125,000 | 27 |
| TORC Robotics | $159,980 | 20 |
| Domino's Pizza | $126,000 | 19 |
| Memryx | $116,685 | 12 |
| Charles Schwab & Company | too few | 8 |
| Woven by Toyota | too few | 8 |
| Nanosoft Technologies | too few | 7 |
| Anu Software Consultants | too few | 5 |
| Criteo | too few | 5 |
| Cisco Systems | too few | 4 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $83,742 | 40 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $106,000 | 119 |
| Senior · Level III | $127,500 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $152,835 | 56 |
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 | $76,648 | $83,742 | 40 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $97,864 | $106,000 | 119 |
| Senior · Level III | $125,008 | $127,500 | 58 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,275 | $152,835 | 56 |
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.