Systems Analyst salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 308 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Troy, Novi, Dearborn, Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,840 |
| 25th | $89,814 |
| 50th (median) | $93,550 |
| 75th | $114,400 |
| 90th | $129,262 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,358 | $72,238 | $89,294 | 751 |
| FY2021 | $86,000 | $75,213 | $100,000 | 471 |
| FY2022 | $100,173 | $84,074 | $108,035 | 430 |
| FY2023 | $108,035 | $94,806 | $110,302 | 333 |
| FY2024 | $95,000 | $94,806 | $110,303 | 216 |
| FY2025 | $90,000 | $89,898 | $106,350 | 183 |
| FY2026 | $105,810 | $89,814 | $121,784 | 125 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Systems Analyst salary of $93,550 is worth about $93,300 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Analysts in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $103,670 in May 2025 (7,150 employed). The H-1B median here is $93,550, 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accenture | $118,000 | 17 |
| Symplore | $73,445 | 13 |
| Tata Technologies | $106,350 | 13 |
| Wipro | $89,898 | 12 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $89,898 | 12 |
| Tech Mahindra | too few | 9 |
| Htc Global Services | too few | 9 |
| Capgemini America | too few | 7 |
| Dechen Consulting Group | too few | 7 |
| Tpusa | too few | 7 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,445 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,900 | 143 |
| Senior · Level III | $108,722 | 71 |
| Expert · Level IV | $125,900 | 41 |
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 | $73,445 | $73,445 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,898 | $89,900 | 143 |
| Senior · Level III | $105,810 | $108,722 | 71 |
| Expert · Level IV | $121,784 | $125,900 | 41 |
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.