Software Developers pay in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs (CO), the median pay for software developers is $64.56 an hour ($134,280 a year). About 4,850 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,980). It is 3% lower than the Colorado median ($138,390).
Pay range for software developers in Colorado Springs (CO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.61 | $86,540 |
| 25% of workers | $51.10 | $106,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.56 | $134,280 |
| 75% of workers | $80.22 | $166,860 |
| 90% of workers | $99.76 | $207,490 |
Software Developers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $164,560 | 7,130 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $137,610 | 27,010 |
| Colorado Springs (this page) | $134,280 | 4,850 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $133,990 | 1,820 |
| Greeley | $129,480 | 560 |
| Grand Junction | $123,990 | 170 |
| Pueblo | $122,780 | 150 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 to 8 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado Springs (CO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer Network Architects | $130,980 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,930 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $110,090 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $101,850 |
| Information Security Analysts | $130,880 |
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