salary$164,560 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the Boulder, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$102,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$235,660per year
Jobs in the area7,130people work this job
Can a software developer afford Boulder?
Cheap. Rent of $2,220 a month takes 16.2% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Boulder, CO?
The median pay for a software developer in the Boulder, CO area is $164,560 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $102,880 and $235,660.
Can a software developer afford to live in Boulder?
Typical rent of $2,220 a month takes 16.2% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boulder, CO metro area.