What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Test Developer?

We've identified 10 cities in Michigan where Test Developer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Lansing (16.4% above average), followed by Farmington Hills and Ann Arbor. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Lansing $104,277 $8,689 $2,005 $50.13 Farmington Hills $101,166 $8,430 $1,945 $48.64 Ann Arbor $100,582 $8,381 $1,934 $48.36 East Lansing $98,768 $8,230 $1,899 $47.48 Holland $98,021 $8,168 $1,885 $47.13 Kalamazoo $96,992 $8,082 $1,865 $46.63 Warren $96,563 $8,046 $1,856 $46.42 Troy $96,352 $8,029 $1,852 $46.32 South Lyon $96,057 $8,004 $1,847 $46.18 Saginaw $95,883 $7,990 $1,843 $46.10

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Test Developer Salary in Michigan

Q: How much does a Test Developer make in Michigan?

The average annual pay for a test developer in Michigan is $89,609 a year — that works out to approximately $43.08 an hour. That is 12.8% below the national average of $102,810. The middle 80% of Test Developers earn between $31,377 (10th percentile) and $147,735 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Developer Jobs in Michigan?

We found several jobs related to Test Developer in Michigan that pay more on average. Topping the list is Design Quality Engineer at $4,066 (4.5%) above Test Developer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Design Quality Engineer $85,543 $7,128 $1,645 $41.13 Statistical Engineer $81,956 $6,829 $1,576 $39.40 Continuous Improvement Engineer $81,682 $6,806 $1,570 $39.27 Aerospace Auditor $63,307 $5,275 $1,217 $30.44 Advics $31,381 $2,615 $603 $15.09

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United States

$102,810

Michigan

$89,609

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How much does a Test Developer make in Michigan?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average annual pay for a Test Developer in Michigan is $89,609 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.08 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,723/week or $7,467/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $164,731 and as low as $9,588, the majority of Test Developer salaries currently range between $60,100 (25th percentile) to $115,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $147,735 annually in Michigan. The average pay range for a Test Developer varies greatly (by as much as 55400), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Michigan ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Test Developer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Test Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Test Developer Jobs in Michigan

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Test Developer job is above the average in Michigan in Michigan. Topping the list is Lansing, , with Farmington Hills, and Ann Arbor, close behind in the second and third positions. Ann Arbor, beats the average in Michigan by $10,973 (12.2%), and Lansing, furthers that trend with another $14,668 (16.4%) above the $89,609 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Michigan, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Test Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Lansing, and Saginaw, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Test Developer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Lansing	$104,277	$8,689	$2,005	$50.13
Farmington Hills	$101,166	$8,430	$1,945	$48.64
Ann Arbor	$100,582	$8,381	$1,934	$48.36
East Lansing	$98,768	$8,230	$1,899	$47.48
Holland	$98,021	$8,168	$1,885	$47.13
Kalamazoo	$96,992	$8,082	$1,865	$46.63
Warren	$96,563	$8,046	$1,856	$46.42
Troy	$96,352	$8,029	$1,852	$46.32
South Lyon	$96,057	$8,004	$1,847	$46.18
Saginaw	$95,883	$7,990	$1,843	$46.10

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Test Developer Jobs in Michigan

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Test Developer job category in Michigan, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $89609 state average for Test Developer jobs.

Nevertheless Design Quality Engineer, Statistical Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Design Quality Engineer	$85,543	$7,128	$1,645	$41.13
Statistical Engineer	$81,956	$6,829	$1,576	$39.40
Continuous Improvement Engineer	$81,682	$6,806	$1,570	$39.27
Aerospace Auditor	$63,307	$5,275	$1,217	$30.44
Advics	$31,381	$2,615	$603	$15.09

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Test Developer salary in Michigan as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $60,100 to $147,735 annually, with the Michigan average at $89,609 per year or $43.08 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Michigan for Test Developer jobs, with Lansing leading at $104,277 annually.

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