salary$97,120 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,050per year
Top pay (top 10%)$132,790per year
Jobs in the area3,020people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 14.2% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $97,120 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $71,050 and $132,790.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 14.2% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.