salary$126,830 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$81,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,680per year
Jobs in the area2,740people work this job
Can a software developer afford Ann Arbor?
Cheap. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 18.3% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $126,830 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $81,500 and $170,680.
Can a software developer afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 18.3% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.