Policy Officer Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Policy Officer make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Officer in Denver, CO is $36,845. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $32,378 to $42,895, with most professionals earning between $28,311 and $48,403.

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Average Salary Range for Policy Officer in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
32378
42895
36845

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
32867
43823
37046
What is the average salary for Policy Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Policy Officer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Policy Officer ranges from $32,378 to $42,895 with the average base salary of $36,845. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,867 to $43,823 with the average total cash compensation of $37,046.

View Average Salary for Policy Officer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $36,845 $32,378 - $42,895
Bonus $201 $489 - $928
Total Pay $37,046 $32,867 - $43,823
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Policy Officer Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,378 - $42,895 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,356 - $42,865 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,378 - $42,895 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,759 - $43,400 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,816 - $42,150 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,331 - $44,157 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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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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