How much does a Windows Developer make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Windows Developer in Detroit, MI is $72,109. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,175 to $82,155, with most professionals earning between $56,952 and $91,301.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Windows Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Windows Developer in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Windows Developer ranges from $64,175 to $82,155 with the average base salary of $72,109. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,182 to $84,473 with the average total cash compensation of $73,771.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,109 $64,175 - $82,155
Bonus $1,662 $1,007 - $2,318
Total Pay $73,771 $65,182 - $84,473
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,372 - $82,407 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,338 - $82,363 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,169 - $82,147 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,271 - $82,277 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,780 - $82,929 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,236 - $82,233 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
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JOB TITLE Windows Engineer LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $88,595 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,840
JOB TITLE Windows Server Administrator LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $87,710 MAXIMUM SALARY $122,688
JOB TITLE Windows Server Engineer LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $72,194 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,802
JOB TITLE Windows System Administrator LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $68,104 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,161
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