Tech Lead Salary in Detroit, MI

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Tech Lead in Detroit, MI is $124,767. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $94,896 to a high of $162,330, with most professionals earning between $109,131 and $144,429.

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Tech Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Detroit, MI

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Tech Lead Salary By Level of Education in Detroit, MI

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Average Salary Range for Tech Lead in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
109131
144429
124767

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
117231
165886
137730
What is the average salary for Tech Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Tech Lead in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Tech Lead ranges from $109,131 to $144,429 with the average base salary of $124,767. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $117,231 to $165,886 with the average total cash compensation of $137,730.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $124,767 $109,131 - $144,429
Bonus $12,963 $8,100 - $21,457
Total Pay $137,730 $117,231 - $165,886
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Tech Lead Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,467 - $144,873 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,408 - $144,796 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,120 - $144,415 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,294 - $144,644 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $110,160 - $145,790 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,235 - $144,567 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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