Software Engineer Salary in Denver

💰 $113K–$165K salary range

Median: $129K  ·  Based on 95 public job postings  ·  Updated June 21, 2026

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

📊 Salary breakdown

Software Engineer pay in Denver vs. national

• Denver: $129K median
• National: $170K median

Denver Software Engineer pay runs 24% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Denver by seniority

• Software Engineer: $129K
• Senior Software Engineer: $167K
• Engineering Manager: $183K
• Staff Software Engineer: $220K

What does a Software Engineer in Denver do?

Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Denver-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Denver?
The median pay is $129K, with a typical range of $113K–$165K, based on 95 public Denver job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Denver compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $170K; 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 95 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 21, 2026.

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