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Software Developers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #6 of 50 · CO
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of software developerss in Colorado earn between $96,480 and $213,010. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean software developers salary in Colorado is $150,940, about 1.9% above the U.S. average ($148,100). That works out to roughly $73/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $164,560 | $166,480 | 7,130 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $137,610 | $149,400 | 27,010 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $135,500 | $149,350 | 290 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $134,280 | $144,420 | 4,850 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $133,990 | $144,720 | 1,820 |
| Greeley, CO | $129,480 | $147,060 | 560 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $127,550 | $132,290 | 100 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $126,310 | $129,970 | 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do software developers make in Colorado?
The median software developers salary in Colorado is $138,390 per year (mean $150,940), and about 80% earn between $96,480 and $213,010.
How much do software developers make per hour in Colorado?
Roughly $73 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $150,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Colorado a high-paying state for software developers?
Colorado ranks #6 of 50 states for software developers pay. Its mean salary of $150,940 is about 1.9% above the U.S. average of $148,100.
Which metro areas in Colorado pay software developers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Colorado for software developers are Boulder, CO ($164,560), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($137,610), Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area ($135,500), by median annual wage.