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Software Engineer salary in Denver

Average Base Salary in Denver

$105,204
$7,621
Additional Cash Compensation
$112,825
Total Compensation
Median: 103,750
Min: $65K
Max: $175K

How Much Does a Software Engineer Make in Denver?

The average salary for a Software Engineer in Denver is $105,204. The average additional cash compensation for a Software Engineer in Denver is $7,621. The average total compensation for a Software Engineer in Denver is $112,825. Software Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Software Engineer employees in Denver.

Denver by the numbers

5,105
Total number of Tech companies in Colorado
1,331,300
Total number of tech users on Built In Colorado
Software Engineer
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Software Engineer Salary by gender

The average Software Engineer salary for women is $106,140 and the average Software Engineer salary for men is $102,066.

Software Engineer Salary by Years of Experience

The average salary for a Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $125,976. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $85,376.

Software Engineer Salary ranges

The most common Software Engineer salary in Denver is between $110k - $120k.

Average Dev + Engineer salaries in Denver

Job TitleAverage SalarySalary Range
QA Analyst$59,885
Min: $36K
Max: $77K
Junior Software Engineer$73,952
Min: $60K
Max: $90K
Front End Developer$92,363
Min: $52K
Max: $150K
QA Engineer$97,305
Min: $57K
Max: $135K
Software Test Engineer$98,041
Min: $66K
Max: $122K
Automation Engineer$100,545
Min: $63K
Max: $137K
Game Developer$105,000
Min: $105K
Max: $105K
Software Engineer$105,204
Min: $65K
Max: $175K
Systems Engineer$106,037
Min: $70K
Max: $135K
Salesforce Developer$106,167
Min: $80K
Max: $135K
Software Developer$107,250
Min: $102K
Max: $113K
Machine Learning Engineer$107,500
Min: $77K
Max: $130K
Hardware Engineer$109,450
Min: $80K
Max: $175K
Android Developer$116,000
Min: $75K
Max: $155K
Sales Engineer$116,358
Min: $40K
Max: $220K
QA Manager$117,000
Min: $85K
Max: $150K
Data Engineer$120,008
Min: $49K
Max: $165K
DevOps Engineer$126,622
Min: $75K
Max: $170K
iOS Developer$126,691
Min: $90K
Max: $175K
Database Administrator$128,750
Min: $110K
Max: $140K
Senior Software Engineer$137,055
Min: $90K
Max: $232K
Site Reliability Engineer$137,120
Min: $110K
Max: $193K
Lead Software Engineer$144,222
Min: $93K
Max: $200K
CTO (Chief Technology Officer)$155,976
Min: $100K
Max: $325K
Engineering Manager$156,790
Min: $110K
Max: $230K
Security Engineer$157,895
Min: $90K
Max: $190K
Data Engineering Manager$163,500
Min: $160K
Max: $167K
Data Architect$165,900
Min: $144K
Max: $205K
Principal Software Engineer$169,758
Min: $98K
Max: $250K
Director of Software Engineering$173,532
Min: $111K
Max: $280K
Vice President of Engineering$177,386
Min: $121K
Max: $235K

Career Info

Software Engineer jobs in Denver

Senior Software Engineer, Internal Apps

Greater Denver Area
1 day ago
$138,400 - $173,000
Annually
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic

Software Engineering Manager, Pipeline Platform

Greater Denver Area
1 day ago
$138,400 - $173,000
Annually
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic

Senior Software Engineer, Back End

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
$138,400 - $173,000
Annually
Invitae (NYSE: NVTA) is a leading medical genetics company trusted by millions of patients and their providers to deliver timely genetic information using digital technology. We aim to provide accurate and actionable answers to strengthen medical decision-making for individuals and their families. Invitae's genetics experts apply a rigorous approach to data and research, serving as the foundation of their mission to bring comprehensive genetic

Software Engineer

Greater Denver Area
11 hours ago
$65,800 - $94,000
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 Engineer

Greater Denver Area
6 days ago
$93,558 - $135,500
Annually
TITLE: Software Engineer LOCATION: Greenwood Village, ColoradoJOB SUMMARY: Create, architect, and code test software video applications. Create and deploy documentation and scripts. Utilize Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and Continuous Integration (CI). Develop software development methodology that combines software development with information technology operations to shorten the systems development

Software Engineer

Greater Denver Area
6 days ago
$93,558 - $135,500
Annually
TITLE: Software Engineer LOCATION: Greenwood Village, ColoradoJOB SUMMARY: Create, architect, and code test software video applications. Create and deploy documentation and scripts. Utilize Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and Continuous Integration (CI). Develop software development methodology that combines software development with information technology operations to shorten the systems development

Senior Software Engineer I

Greater Denver Area
2 days ago
$140,000
Annually
Pax8 is the leading value-added cloud-based SaaS distributor, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and  high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a

Sr. Software Engineer

Greater Denver Area
3 days ago
$110,000
Annually
About the TeamPowerful entertainment experiences come from brilliant teams, and at VIZIO, we work together to deliver the latest SmartCast TV and Sound Bar Technologies across the world. We are skilled engineers who care about the people they work with, the work they create, and the teams they nurture. At VIZIO we're built around supporting each other in a relaxed, collaborative environment. We're focused on learning, doing something new and

Senior Software Engineer

Greater Denver Area
4 days ago
$99,360 - $146,500
Annually
Say hello to possibilities. It's not everyday that you consider starting a new career. We're RingCentral, and we're happy that someone as talented as you is considering this role. First, a little about us, we're the $2 billion global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing the nature of human interaction-giving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any

Principal Software Engineer

Remote
5 days ago
$160,000 - $230,000
Annually
Company DescriptionNBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate

Software Engineer, DevSecOps

Remote
1 week ago
$105,000 - $140,000
Annually
Company DescriptionWe create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier

Sr. Software Engineer

Greater Denver Area
1 week ago
$88,200 - $156,600
Annually
JOB SCOPEDesign, develop, modify, enhance and implement software systems designed to support new or existing business initiatives. Projects are usually of considerable complexity and require a mastery of development tools. Perform maintenance and provides technical assistance and advice on existing software solutions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Code and

Skills that affect Software Engineer salaries in Denver

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Javascript
11% have this skill
2
SQL
10% have this skill
3
Front-end
8% have this skill
4
Python
7% have this skill
5
Java
7% have this skill
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Node.js
6% have this skill

Average Software Engineer Salary by Company Size

People with the job title Software Engineer make the most at companies with 51-200 employees, earning $110,460 on average.

Recent Software Engineer salaries in Denver

$90,160
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $90,160 with +$6,311 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Denver
$107,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $107,000 with +$3,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver
$96,500
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $96,500
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Denver
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Denver
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
51-200 Employees
Denver
$97,000
Yearly Salary
A Embedded Engineer reported a yearly salary of $97,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Denver
$110,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,000
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Denver
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$12,500 in additional cash compensation
5-7 Years of Experience
Male
201-500 Employees
Denver
1-5 Reports
$125,000
Yearly Salary
A Software Engineer reported a yearly salary of $125,000 with +$12,500 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
51-200 Employees
Denver
$120,000
Yearly Salary
A Senior Consultant reported a yearly salary of $120,000
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Denver