salary$133,990 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$221,110per year
Jobs in the area1,820people work this job
Can a software developer afford Fort Collins?
Cheap. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.6% 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 Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a software developer in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $133,990 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $79,990 and $221,110.
Can a software developer afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 16.6% 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 Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.