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Software engineer salary in Denver, CO, 2026

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

Average base salary

$129,058
same
as national average
Average $129,058
Low $84,680
High $196,694

The average salary for a software engineer is $129,058 per year in Denver, CO and $5,000 cash bonus per year.422 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Denver, CO

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Software Engineer
Litera2.6out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$115,000 - $135,000 a year
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capital One
 
$284,200per year
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Meta
 
$198,017per year
Intelliswift Software
 
$197,600per year
Block
 
$186,117per year
SitusAMC
 
$175,000per year
Cisco
 
$174,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Denver, CO

  1. Aurora, CO
    $144,355 per year
  2. Fort Collins, CO
    $140,642 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 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 $166,175 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $28.72 per hour