Lead Project Engineer Salary in Denver, Colorado

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How much does a Lead Project Engineer make in Denver, CO? The average Lead Project Engineer salary in Denver, CO is $157,144 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $141,417 and $177,786. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - COLUMBIA , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 132 days ago
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 132 days ago
Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer
Centene - FLORISSANT , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 132 days ago
Lead Pega RPA Application Engineer
Centene - TISCH MILLS , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 132 days ago
Project Engineer
Holcim - MOUND CITY , IL
COMPANY OVERVIEW. Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in
- 35 days ago
Project Engineer
Holcim - OLMSTED , IL
COMPANY OVERVIEW. Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in
- 35 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Project Engineer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Lead Project Engineer ranges from $141,417 to $177,786 with the average base salary of $157,144. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $147,958 to $192,938 with the average total cash compensation of $167,306.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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