Software Engineer Salary in Colorado
Based on 9K+ workers in Colorado
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CO)
$119,560
$57.481/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
+17.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $189K
9K employed in Colorado
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,490 |
| 25th percentile | $88,540 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $119,560 |
| 75th percentile | $153,960 |
| 90th percentile | $189,300 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Colorado vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,420 |
| 2023 | $116,380 |
| 2024 | $119,560 |
| Year | Colorado Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $114,420 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $116,380 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $119,560 | $101,746 |