As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Programmer in Sterling Heights, MI is $96,264, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,851 weekly, or $8,022 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Programmer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Programmer in Sterling Heights, MI vary widely, spanning from $78,497 to $111,076. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,964) and 75th percentile ($104,017), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,076 per year. This $17,053 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 Programmer often earn 0.8% lower than national averages. However, Sterling Heights currently ranks 373 statewide for Entry Level Programmer 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 Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $78,497 Sterling Heights, MI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $86,964 Sterling Heights, MI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $96,264 Sterling Heights, MI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $104,017 Sterling Heights, MI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Programmer Salary $111,076 Sterling Heights, MI May 01, 2026
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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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