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Software architect salary in Denver, CO (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Architect make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$151,541
25%
above national average
Average $151,541
Low $97,288
High $236,048

The average salary for a software architect is $151,541 per year in Denver, CO and $10,000 cash bonus per year.33 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 7, 2026).

Software Architect job openings in Denver, CO

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MDM Architect
Modivcare2.9out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$140,000 - $185,000 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Architect in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ATHENA Consulting
 
$260,276per year
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DataStaff, Inc.
 
$249,253per year
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Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$236,600per year
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Altamira Technologies Corp.
 
$227,500per year
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General Dynamics Information T...
 
$226,600per year
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United Launch Alliance (ULA)
 
$209,504per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Architects near Denver, CO

  1. Broomfield, CO
    $221,480 per year
  2. Centennial, CO
    $205,733 per year
  3. Aurora, CO
    $186,705 per year
  4. Boulder, CO
    $176,207 per year
  5. Littleton, CO
    $153,726 per year

Where can a Software Architect earn more?

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

Chief Software Architect

Job openings
Average $196,173 per year

Principal Software Architect

Job openings
Average $162,073 per year

Senior Software Architect

Job openings
Average $172,236 per year

Senior Technical Architect

Job openings
Average $184,628 per year