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Platform Engineer Salary in Denver

Platform Engineer Salary in Denver

Platform Engineers in Denver earn $170K–$260K. Median: $193K. Based on 17 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $170K–$260K salary range

Median: $193K  ·  Based on 17 public Denver job postings  ·  Updated June 28, 2026


This Platform Engineer salary benchmark for Denver is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Platform Engineer pay in Denver vs. national

  • Denver: $193K median
  • National: $208K median

Denver Platform Engineer pay runs 7% below the national median.

What does a Platform Engineer in Denver do?

Platform Engineers are data professionals who build the pipelines, models, and analytics the business runs on. This benchmark reflects Staff-level base compensation for Denver-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Platform Engineer salary in Denver?
The median pay is $193K, with a typical range of $170K–$260K, based on 17 public Denver job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Denver compare to the national Platform Engineer salary?
The national median is $208K; Denver is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Denver postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 17 public job postings located in Denver (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Denver postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 28, 2026.

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