salary$137,610 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$99,700per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,300per year
Jobs in the area27,010people work this job
Can a software developer afford Denver?
Cheap. Rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.0% 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 Denver, CO?
The median pay for a software developer in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area is $137,610 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $99,700 and $209,300.
Can a software developer afford to live in Denver?
Typical rent of $2,065 a month takes 18.0% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area.