salary$134,280 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Colorado Springs, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$86,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,490per year
Jobs in the area4,850people work this job
Can a software developer afford Colorado Springs?
Cheap. Rent of $1,901 a month takes 17.0% 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 Colorado Springs, CO?
The median pay for a software developer in the Colorado Springs, CO area is $134,280 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $86,540 and $207,490.
Can a software developer afford to live in Colorado Springs?
Typical rent of $1,901 a month takes 17.0% 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 Colorado Springs, CO metro area.