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Data engineer salary in Denver, CO, 2026

How much does a Data Engineer make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$132,602
same
as national average
Average $132,602
Low $95,205
High $184,691

The average salary for a data engineer is $132,602 per year in Denver, CO. 159 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Data Engineer job openings in Denver, CO

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Senior Data Engineer
Litera2.6out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$140,000 - $180,000 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Data Engineer in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$300,000per year
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Meta
 
$245,500per year
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Block
 
$237,600per year
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Meta
 
$233,643per year
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ATA Services
 
$192,400per year
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Expleo Group
 
$189,280per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Engineers near Denver, CO

  1. Centennial, CO
    $168,766 per year
  2. Colorado Springs, CO
    $149,641 per year
  3. Aurora, CO
    $147,673 per year
  4. Greenwood Village, CO
    $144,227 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $132,602 per year

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