As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Application Developer in Sterling Heights, MI is $74,740, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,437 weekly, or $6,228 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 Sterling Heights, MI vary widely, spanning from $66,863 to $86,003. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,617) and 75th percentile ($80,636), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,003 per year. This $10,019 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, Sterling Heights Entry Level Application Developer often earn 1.2% lower than national averages. However, Sterling Heights currently ranks 364 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 $66,863 Sterling Heights, MI January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $70,617 Sterling Heights, MI January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $74,740 Sterling Heights, MI January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $80,636 Sterling Heights, MI January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Application Developer Salary $86,003 Sterling Heights, MI January 01, 2026
25% $70,617 10% $66,863 90% $86,003 75% $80,636 $74,740 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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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Sterling Heights, Michigan    Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2010 census, the city had a to....More

Sterling Heights, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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