Lead Software Engineer salary in Colorado

Average Base Salary in Colorado

$146,756
$11,303
Additional Cash Compensation
$158,059
Total Compensation
Median: 143,000
Min: $93K
Max: $250K

How Much Does a Lead Software Engineer Make in Colorado?

The average salary for a Lead Software Engineer in Colorado is $146,756. The average additional cash compensation for a Lead Software Engineer in Colorado is $11,303. The average total compensation for a Lead Software Engineer in Colorado is $158,059. Lead Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Lead Software Engineer employees in Colorado.

Colorado by the numbers

4,989
Total number of Tech companies in Colorado
972,244
Total number of tech users on Built In Colorado
Lead Software Engineer
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Lead Software Engineer jobs in Colorado

Lead Software Engineer (Python)

Remote
1 week ago
$105,000 - $165,000
Annually
Are you an experienced Developer with a passion for digital transformation? We are hiring a Lead Python Engineer who will work alongside a dynamic team to build custom solutions for some of the most prestigious brands in financial services, healthcare, telecom, hospitality, and beyond. This is a high-impact role, with several opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Apply now to learn more about this exciting role.Req

Principal Software Engineer (Tech Lead)

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
$138,635 - $190,623
Annually
At Sierra Space, we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Sierra Space builds and delivers the future of space transportation, destinations and infrastructure, offering "space-as-a-service" in support of the new space economy.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures

Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Integration Lead)

Greater Denver Area
3 days ago
$159,430 - $219,216
Annually
Join an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, but they will also be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Dream. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based

Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Software Product Owner & Team Lead)

Greater Boulder Area
6 days ago
$138,635 - $190,623
Annually
Come be a part of an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, will be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Goal. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based in

Sr. Principal Software Engineer (Software Architect & Tech Lead)

Greater Denver Area
2 weeks ago
$159,430 - $219,216
Annually
Join an amazing team designing and developing Flight Software for the Dream Chaser Spaceplane! In this role, you will be directly responsible for developing flight software that will power missions to the International Space Station and beyond. The products you develop will not only go to space, but they will also be a part of shaping the future of Spaceflight. We are truly One Team, with One Dream. Come make history with us.Sierra Space, based

Lead Software Test Engineer

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
$100,100 - $185,900
Annually
Department SummaryDISH is a Fortune 200 company that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launch of the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in the process, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We are doing it again with

Software Engineering Lead

Remote
2 weeks ago
$94,231 - $125,681
Hourly
Ardent Mills is looking for a full stack engineer to join our engineering team.  In this role, you will be working on across our suite of critical business applications in support of our product and IT initiatives. This position requires someone who has a passion for solving problems, designing innovative yet simple solutions, and always puts reliability and user experience first.  To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time

Lead Cloud Software Engineer

Remote
1 week ago
Panasonic Smart Mobility Office – Lead Cloud Software Engineer Does the idea of working at the intersection of next gen software innovation, advanced data analytics, and consumer-experience design excite you?  Do you thrive in a team that focuses on solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment?  Do you want to build new products focused on democratizing connected vehicle data to improve roadway safety and help save lives?  Then apply now

Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
Annually
VisibleHand (visiblehand.com) is a small, rapidly growing company based in Colorado. We provide a SAAS safety rounding system for residential addiction treatment and acute mental health facilities - including software, managed devices, and Bluetooth beacons (patient wearables). We’ve been around for 7+ years and are profitable, growing ~2x per year. We solve complex problems to make an end product that saves lives and simplifies an otherwise

Lead Software Engineer Salary ranges

The two most common Lead Software Engineer salary ranges in Colorado are $130k - $140k and $200k - $210k.

Average Lead Software Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Lead Software Engineer make the most at companies with 11-50 employees, earning $169,286 on average.

Lead Software Engineer Salary by gender

The average Lead Software Engineer salary for women is $132,222 and the average Lead Software Engineer salary for men is $150,926.

Lead Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Lead Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $161,810.

Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Colorado

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
QA Analyst$68,927
Min: $36K
Max: $129K
Junior Software Engineer$71,429
Min: $42K
Max: $90K
QA Engineer$96,972
Min: $57K
Max: $135K
Salesforce Developer$98,600
Min: $58K
Max: $135K
Front End Developer$98,746
Min: $52K
Max: $330K
Software Test Engineer$99,049
Min: $65K
Max: $135K
Automation Engineer$101,733
Min: $63K
Max: $137K
Game Developer$105,000
Min: $105K
Max: $105K
Software Engineer$105,489
Min: $65K
Max: $205K
Systems Engineer$111,367
Min: $70K
Max: $205K
Sales Engineer$115,201
Min: $40K
Max: $220K
Data Engineer$116,360
Min: $49K
Max: $165K
Android Developer$116,583
Min: $75K
Max: $155K
Hardware Engineer$117,106
Min: $80K
Max: $175K
QA Manager$117,600
Min: $85K
Max: $160K
iOS Developer$118,016
Min: $70K
Max: $175K
Machine Learning Engineer$120,000
Min: $77K
Max: $160K
Site Reliability Engineer$126,053
Min: $90K
Max: $193K
Database Administrator$127,143
Min: $110K
Max: $145K
DevOps Engineer$127,316
Min: $75K
Max: $170K
Senior Software Engineer$137,925
Min: $88K
Max: $232K
Lead Software Engineer$146,756
Min: $93K
Max: $250K
Data Engineering Manager$150,714
Min: $120K
Max: $185K
Security Engineer$150,885
Min: $78K
Max: $190K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$151,453
Min: $15K
Max: $325K
Data Architect$154,376
Min: $123K
Max: $205K
Engineering Manager$156,625
Min: $100K
Max: $230K
Principal Software Engineer$171,981
Min: $98K
Max: $250K
Director of Software Engineering$174,414
Min: $111K
Max: $280K
Vice President of Engineering$179,621
Min: $121K
Max: $235K

Skills that affect Lead Software Engineer salaries in Colorado

1
SQL
1% have this skill
2
Amazon Web Services
1% have this skill
3
Javascript
1% have this skill
4
Python
1% have this skill
5
Java
1% have this skill
6
DevOps
1% have this skill

Recent Lead Software Engineer salaries in Colorado

$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$16,000 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Denver
1-5 Reports
$160,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $160,000 with +$16,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$158,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $158,000 with +$18,960 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
$200,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $200,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Denver
$162,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $162,000
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$135,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $135,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Denver
1-5 Reports
$148,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Team Lead reported a yearly salary of $148,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Denver
$139,000
Yearly Salary
A Lead Developer/Architect reported a yearly salary of $139,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
5-10 Reports
$250,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Engineer reported a yearly salary of $250,000
7+ Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Boulder
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