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Software engineer salary in Boulder, CO (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Boulder, CO?

Average base salary

$130,926
same
as national average
Average $130,926
Low $81,279
High $210,898

The average salary for a software engineer is $130,926 per year in Boulder, CO and $5,000 cash bonus per year.99 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 1, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Boulder, CO

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Embedded Software Engineer (QG...
Qualcomm4out of 5 stars.
Boulder, CO
$121,400 - $182,000 a year
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Boulder, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Lakeshore Talent
 
$225,000per year
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Tickets.com
 
$220,000per year
Apple
 
$188,614per year
Snap Inc.
 
$178,500per year
Canon Recruiting Group
 
$167,263per year
Cherokee Federal
 
$160,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Boulder, CO

  1. Aurora, CO
    $143,832 per year
  2. Fort Collins, CO
    $140,307 per year
  3. Broomfield, CO
    $134,372 per year
  4. Boulder, CO
    $130,926 per year
  5. Denver, CO
    $129,058 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Boulder, CO?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $98,927 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $79,824 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $171,647 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.67 per hour