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Software Developer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$66.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $100,475/year ($8,373/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $122,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $173,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 43,320 Software Developer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Software Developer salary of $138,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $100,475 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $138,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,948 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,587 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$5,381 |
| Take-home (annual) | $100,475 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,373 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Colorado?
- The median Software Developer salary in Colorado is $138,390 per year ($66.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $122,470 and $173,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $138,390, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $100,475 per year ($8,373 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 43,320 Software Developer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.