As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Verification Engineer in Detroit, MI is $72,595, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,396 weekly, or $6,050 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Verification Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Verification Engineer in Detroit, MI vary widely, spanning from $60,184 to $85,229. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,099) and 75th percentile ($79,208), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,229 per year. This $13,109 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Civil Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Detroit Verification Engineer often earn 1.6% higher than national averages. However, Detroit currently ranks 342 statewide for Verification Engineer 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
Verification Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $60,184 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $66,099 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $72,595 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $79,208 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Verification Engineer Salary $85,229 Detroit, MI October 01, 2026
25% $66,099 10% $60,184 90% $85,229 75% $79,208 $72,595 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Verification Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Validation Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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