Software Developer salary in Colorado
See how much software developers earn in Colorado, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$126,000
Median hourly
$61
Employment
32,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$132,000
Colorado median
$126,000
Difference
-5%
What that salary is really worth in Colorado
Colorado's cost of living is 105 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 5% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 118 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$126,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$120,000
vs national median
−$12,000
Adjusted for local prices, a software developer in Colorado has the buying power of roughly $120,000 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
4.4% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder
Software Developer pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Colorado. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.