As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Detroit, MI is $74,980, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,442 weekly, or $6,248 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Application Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Application Developer in Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $67,077 to $86,280. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,844) and 75th percentile ($80,895), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,280 per year. This $10,051 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Detroit Entry Level Application Developer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 348 statewide for Entry Level Application Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Application Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $67,077 Detroit, MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $70,844 Detroit, MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $74,980 Detroit, MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $80,895 Detroit, MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $86,280 Detroit, MI January 01, 2026
25% $70,844 10% $67,077 90% $86,280 75% $80,895 $74,980 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Entry Level Application Developer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Applications Programmer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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