Software Engineer salary in Boulder, CO

How much does a Software Engineer make in Boulder, CO?

Median base salary

Government data

$164,560

Median $164,560
Low $102,880High $235,660

Based on 7,130 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Boulder, CO (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$102,880
25th percentile
$129,210
75th percentile
$206,650
90th percentile
$235,660

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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