Colorado Salary Data — 2026
Average salaries in Colorado across 86+ roles and 1 metro. Compare compensation by role, city, and experience level.
Cities in Colorado with Salary Data
Top-Paying Roles in Colorado
Based on mid-level median salaries in Denver, the largest metro in Colorado.
| Role | Mid-Level Median | Senior Max | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $289,000 | $473K | Healthcare |
| Staff Engineer | $263,000 | $399K | Engineering |
| Investment Banker | $231,000 | $525K | Finance |
| Engineering Manager | $221,000 | $336K | Engineering |
| ML Research Engineer | $215,000 | $368K | Data & AI |
| Senior Product Manager | $205,000 | $305K | Product |
| Senior Software Engineer | $197,000 | $299K | Engineering |
| Dentist | $194,000 | $305K | Healthcare |
| AI/ML Engineer | $173,000 | $294K | Data & AI |
| Technical Product Manager | $168,000 | $257K | Product |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $163,000 | $263K | Engineering |
| Cloud Architect | $163,000 | $263K | Engineering |
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