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Senior Software Developers salary in Michigan

Roles that require seasoned judgement and the ability to lead projects without supervision. Typically five to ten years of experience and a track record of complete ownership.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
MEDIAN to P75 of the Michigan OES distribution for Software Developers.
DOL OFLC offered median
$121,500
Across 203 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Senior Software Developers in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 203 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $121,500. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level III — experienced203$121,500

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Senior Software Developers in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
FORD MOTOR COMPANYSoftware Engineer19$120,349
General MotorsSenior Software Engineer10$140,350
United Wholesale Mortgage, LLCSenior Software Developer8$123,000
Magna Electronics, Inc.Senior Staff Software Engineer5$120,349
Meijer Great Lakes Limited PartnershipSr. Software Engineer5$130,000
Harman Becker Automotive Systems, Inc.Principal Engineer, SW5$132,116
ZF Active Safety US Inc.Software Lead Engineer4$133,984
Capgemini America IncApplications Consultant 34$139,189
Systems Technology Group IncSoftware Developer4$118,414
BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, LLCSoftware Engineer III3$120,349

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Technical Specialist “ Software at Magna Electronics, Inc.
    $120,349
    Auburn HillsWage Level IIIDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-327279
  • Programmer Analyst/Software Developer at Gaps and Bridges Inc
    $99,112
    LansingWage Level IIIDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-328193
  • Sr. Software Engineer at Meijer Great Lakes Limited Partnership
    $137,490
    NoviWage Level IIIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-324282
  • ALM Architect at PTC Inc.
    $140,000
    TroyWage Level IIIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-324573
  • Engineer III - Software at BCS Automotive Interface Solutions US, LLC
    $120,349
    Farmington HillsWage Level IIIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-323157
  • Cloud Architect at AMERICAN IT SOLUTIONS INC.
    $99,200
    HaslettWage Level IIIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-322381
  • LEAD DATA ENGINEER at Mastercard International Incorporated
    $138,000
    TroyWage Level IIIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-322149
  • Senior Software Developer at United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC
    $121,000
    PontiacWage Level IIIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-320946

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.