How much does a software developer make in Boulder?
$164,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $79.12 an hour or $13,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.12
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 7,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,900Median: $164,600Highest 10%: $235,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,900 | $49.46 | |
| 25th | $129,200 | $62.12 | |
| Median | $164,600 | $79.12 | |
| 75th | $206,700 | $99.35 | |
| 90th | $235,700 | $113.30 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Denver, CO | $137,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $134,300 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $134,000 |
| Greeley, CO | $129,500 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $124,000 |
| Pueblo, CO | $122,800 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer and Information Research Scientist | $169,400 |
| Computer Network Architect | $156,400 |
| Computer Programmer | $155,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $155,000 |
| Computer Occupation | $147,600 |
| Statistician | $145,000 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $139,900 |
| Database Architect | $139,200 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $136,400 |
| Data Scientist | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $79.12 ($164,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $164,600 against $136,000 nationally, 21% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $138,400, so Boulder pays 19% more.
Where does Boulder rank for software developer pay?
6 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $102,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $235,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.