Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Colorado | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $138,390 | $142,991 | -3% |
| Median hourly wage | $66.53 | $68.75 | -3% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $134,229.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $145,497 | $104,500 | $192,500 | 115 |
| Colorado Springs | $132,270 | $95,000 | $175,000 | 105 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Colorado is $138,390, or about $66.53 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Colorado is -3% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Colorado typically earn from $104,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 43,320 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $138,390, Colorado offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.