Software Lead Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Software Lead make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Lead in Denver, CO is $143,308. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $126,256 to $161,145, with most professionals earning between $110,731 and $177,385.

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Software Lead Salary By Experience Levels in Denver, CO

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Average Salary Range for Software Lead in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
126256
161145
143308

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
134127
176526
153983
What is the average salary for Software Lead in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Lead in Denver, CO. The base salary for Software Lead ranges from $126,256 to $161,145 with the average base salary of $143,308. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $134,127 to $176,526 with the average total cash compensation of $153,983.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $143,308 $126,256 - $161,145
Bonus $10,675 $7,871 - $15,381
Total Pay $153,983 $134,127 - $176,526
* 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.

Software Lead Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,256 - $161,145 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,169 - $161,034 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,256 - $161,145 COMPARE TO Denver, CO 0%
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,742 - $163,042 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $124,064 - $158,347 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $129,971 - $165,887 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

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