How much does a software developer make in Colorado?
$138,400a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Colorado. That is $66.53 an hour or $11,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.53
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 43,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,480Median: $138,400Highest 10%: $213,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,480 | $46.38 | |
| 25th | $122,500 | $58.88 | |
| Median | $138,400 | $66.53 | |
| 75th | $173,000 | $83.17 | |
| 90th | $213,000 | $102.41 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $164,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 5. Oregon | $142,700 |
| 6. New Hampshire | $139,700 |
| 7. Maryland | $138,700 |
| 8. Colorado | $138,400 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $136,900 |
| 10. Virginia | $136,500 |
| 11. New Jersey | $135,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $66.53 ($138,400 a year).
Do software developers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $138,400 against $136,000 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Colorado rank for software developer pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in Colorado pays software developers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $164,600 a year.
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.