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Java developer salary in Detroit, MI (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$52.62
9%
below national average
Average $52.62
Low $37.13
High $74.56

The average salary for a java developer is $52.62 per hour in Detroit, MI. 14 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 25, 2026).

Highest paying companies for Java Developer in Detroit, MI

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Kraken
 
$250,000per year
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UHY LLP
 
$140,400per year
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Aquent
 
$123,105per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$119,594per year
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Accrue Partners
 
$117,458per year
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Epitec
 
$111,275per year
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Highest paying cities for Java Developers near Detroit, MI

  1. Farmington, MI
    $85.88 per hour
  2. East Lansing, MI
    $71.51 per hour
  3. Lansing, MI
    $71.22 per hour
  4. Farmington Hills, MI
    $59.78 per hour
  5. Saint Louis, MI
    $59.75 per hour

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How much do similar professions as Java Developer get paid in Detroit, MI?

Entry Level Java Developer

Job openings
Average $56,429 per year

Senior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $98,022 per year

Junior Java Developer

Job openings
Average $63,120 per year

Lead Java Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $140,584 per year