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Senior software engineer salary in Denver, CO, 2026

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$146,376
8%
below national average
Average $146,376
Low $103,059
High $207,901

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $146,376 per year in Denver, CO and $8,000 cash bonus per year.333 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Denver, CO

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Software Engineer II
Vertafore3.2out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Austin Fraser
 
$250,000per year
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Block
 
$226,667per year
Amazon Web Services
 
$213,000per year
Coinbase
 
$202,483per year
Blue Origin
 
$200,975per year
Alto Pharmacy
 
$200,000per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Denver, CO

  1. Fort Collins, CO
    $182,055 per year
  2. Broomfield, CO
    $175,763 per year
  3. Aurora, CO
    $153,868 per year
  4. Boulder, CO
    $152,272 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $146,376 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Senior Software Engineer get paid in Denver, CO?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $88,433 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $97,097 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $167,070 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $28.72 per hour