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Software Developers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$166,480
- Denver$149,400
- Greeley$147,060
- Fort Collins$144,720
- Colorado Springs$144,420
- Grand Junction$132,020
- Pueblo$128,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $166,480 | $164,560 | $129,210 | $118,438 | 105 |
| Denver | $149,400 | $137,610 | $123,640 | $107,516 | 106 |
| Greeley | $147,060 | $129,480 | $99,420 | $106,019 | 100 |
| Fort Collins | $144,720 | $133,990 | $103,070 | $104,523 | 101 |
| Colorado Springs | $144,420 | $134,280 | $106,300 | $104,331 | 101 |
| Grand Junction | $132,020 | $123,990 | $93,300 | $96,401 | 95 |
| Pueblo | $128,090 | $122,780 | $92,370 | $93,888 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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