Unity Game Developer

Unity Game Developer Salary in Michigan

$28.3K

$90.2K

$156.9K

$94,542

/year

$45.45

/hour

Unity Game Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$108,471

Michigan

Michigan

$94,542

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    How much does an Unity Game Developer make in Michigan?

    As of Jul 31, 2026, the average annual pay for an Unity Game Developer in Michigan is $94,542 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $45.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,818/week or $7,878/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $156,887 and as low as $28,327, the majority of Unity Game Developer salaries currently range between $71,000 (25th percentile) to $108,100 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $156,451 annually in Michigan. The average pay range for an Unity Game Developer varies greatly (by as much as 37100), 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 Unity Game Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Unity Game 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 Unity Game Developer Jobs in Michigan

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Unity Game Developer job is above the average in Michigan in Michigan. Topping the list is Lansing, , with Detroit, and Farmington Hills, close behind in the second and third positions. Farmington Hills, beats the average in Michigan by $12,194 (12.9%), and Lansing, furthers that trend with another $15,476 (16.4%) above the $94,542 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Lansing, and Kalamazoo, , 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 an Unity Game Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Lansing

    $110,018

    $52.89

    Detroit

    $107,382

    $51.63

    Farmington Hills

    $106,736

    $51.32

    Ann Arbor

    $106,120

    $51.02

    Marquette

    $105,163

    $50.56

    East Lansing

    $104,207

    $50.10

    Grand Rapids

    $104,177

    $50.09

    Plymouth

    $103,257

    $49.64

    Troy

    $103,067

    $49.55

    Kalamazoo

    $102,444

    $49.25

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Unity Game Developer Jobs in Michigan

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Unity Game Developer job category in Michigan, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $94542 state average for Unity Game Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Game Narrative Designer

    $129,970

    $62.49

    Junior Unreal Engine Developer

    $77,551

    $37.28

    Unreal Engine Artist

    $54,829

    $26.36

    Games

    $50,543

    $24.30

    Video Game Art Design

    $27,689

    $13.31

    About Our Data

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

    Infographic detailing Unity Game Developer salary in Michigan as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $71,000 to $156,451 annually, with the Michigan average at $94,542 per year or $45.45 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Michigan for Unity Game Developer jobs, with Lansing leading at $110,018 annually.