Software Developers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Software Developers in Colorado earn a median salary of $127,995 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.8% vs the national median of $133,080. An estimated 48,010 software developers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $97,390 to $159,670 depending on location.
$127,995
Avg median salary in Colorado
$159,670
Highest paying metro
$97,390
Lowest paying metro
48,010
Employed in Colorado
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Software Developers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $159,670 | $123,310 | $206,980 | 7,790 |
| Denver, CO | $134,120 | $107,780 | $167,060 | 31,190 |
| Northwest Colorado | $134,010 | $108,980 | $164,380 | 290 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $130,170 | $107,120 | $159,330 | 5,370 |
| Southwest Colorado | $129,670 | $98,210 | $162,660 | 320 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $129,160 | $97,090 | $160,000 | 2,060 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $124,140 | $96,820 | $146,900 | 100 |
| Greeley, CO | $123,300 | $101,250 | $160,150 | 580 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $118,320 | $83,700 | $144,280 | 180 |
| Pueblo, CO | $97,390 | $77,010 | $131,500 | 130 |