Software Developers Salary in Colorado
Software Developers in Colorado earn a median of $138,390 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,320
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,480; the top 10% earn over $213,010. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$123,690 median in Colorado
- Computer Systems Analysts$127,750 median in Colorado
- Web Developers$85,950 median in Colorado
- Data Warehousing Specialists$154,560 median in Colorado (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$118,340 median in Colorado
- Database Architects$154,560 median in Colorado
Software Developers pay in Colorado
How much do software developers make in Colorado?
The median is $138,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,480 and the top 10% earn over $213,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+2% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.