Software Developers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $130,170 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $62.58
10th percentile $86,880
90th percentile $183,990
Employed locally 5,370
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,880
    25th
    $107,120
    50th (median)
    $130,170
    75th
    $159,330
    90th
    $183,990

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 149% Median Software Developers salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Boulder, CO $159,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $149,010
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $138,870
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $137,350

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$58,980
    Computer Network Architects$135,950
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,470
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101,670
    Information Security Analysts$125,520
    Computer Systems Analysts$121,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Colorado Springs, CO is $62.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.76 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.2% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $86,880 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,120.