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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Colorado
- Boulder$139,840
- Colorado Springs$114,670
- Denver$110,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $139,840 | $155,030 | $75,780 | $101,402 | 105 |
| Colorado Springs | $114,670 | $117,020 | $94,240 | $85,163 | 101 |
| Denver | $110,800 | $104,610 | $76,190 | $82,611 | 106 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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