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Software Developers Salary in Michigan

What Software Developers earn in Michigan, labor market by labor market, and what is left after taxes and living costs in 6 counties.

Average in MI
$123,164
local median wages, weighted
Rank among states
27 of 30
published states
Workers in state
38,840
BLS employment estimate
Wage areas
1
6 counties

Pay by labor market in Michigan

Software Developers pay by wage area in Michigan
Wage areaMedian wageTake-home payMargin per yearLargest county
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666Wayne County, MI

Counties ranked by what is left after the basics

Software Developers in Michigan counties, by yearly margin
#CountyMedian wageTake-home payMargin per year
1Wayne County, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666
2Oakland County, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666
3Macomb County, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666
4St. Clair County, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666
5Lapeer County, MI$130,760$94,997$73,666
6Livingston County, MI$130,760$94,997$72,178

Software Developers pay in Michigan

The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Software Developers in Michigan is $123,164, based on 38,840 workers. Among the 30 states with published data, that ranks number 27. The BLS national median for the occupation is $135,980, so Michigan averages 9.4% below it.

Published data for Michigan currently covers the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area, with a local median wage of $130,760.

Cost of living for Software Developers in Michigan

We compare 6 Michigan counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Wayne County, MI leaves the largest yearly margin, $73,666. Livingston County, MI leaves the smallest, $72,178. The median wage covers all four basics in 6 of the 6 counties.

Software Developers in other states

The states with the highest average local median wages for Software Developers are California ($184,398), New Hampshire ($164,712), Washington ($163,103) and New York ($161,463).

Frequently asked questions: Software Developers in Michigan

How much do Software Developers earn in Michigan?

The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $123,164.

Which Michigan county is best for Software Developers?

Wayne County, MI leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($73,666). Oakland County, MI follows at $73,666.