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Junior software engineer salary in Colorado, 2026

How much does a Junior Software Engineer make in Colorado?

Average base salary

$93,415
9%
above national average
Average $93,415
Low $63,703
High $136,986

The average salary for a junior software engineer is $93,415 per year in Colorado. 40 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 6, 2026).

Junior Software Engineer job openings in Colorado

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Junior Software Engineer
CACI International3.8out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$69,100 - $141,500 a year
Full-time
5 months ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Software Engineer in Colorado

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Altamira Technologies Corp.
 
$157,500per year
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Urban League
 
$135,000per year
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General Atomics
 
$134,749per year
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Bowhead
 
$119,167per year
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Trideum Corporation
 
$111,758per year
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Medpace
 
$105,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Software Engineers near Colorado

  1. Aurora, CO
    $106,981 per year
  2. Denver, CO
    $97,097 per year
  3. Colorado Springs, CO
    $89,066 per year
  4. Greenwood Village, CO
    $87,215 per year
  5. Westminster, CO
    $82,914 per year

Where can a Junior Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Junior Software Engineer get paid in Colorado?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $93,526 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $93,415 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $168,928 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $146,733 per year

Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $124,198 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.26 per hour