COLORADOLCA DATA
Software Engineer H-1B Salary in Colorado 2026
Based on 5,900 certified LCA filings for Software Engineer roles in Colorado (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $115K. See national Software Engineer data →
$115K
Median Wage
$100K
25th Pctile
$136K
75th Pctile
5,900
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Colorado
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 668 | 12.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 2,777 | 50.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 1,173 | 21.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 935 | 16.8% | ~67% |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Cities in Colorado
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 1,164 | $127K |
| Englewood | 657 | $114K |
| Greenwood Village | 563 | $112K |
| Boulder | 449 | $134K |
| Parker | 236 | $131K |
| Highlands Ranch | 232 | $119K |
| Colorado Springs | 226 | $110K |
| Broomfield | 214 | $128K |
| Lone Tree | 197 | $121K |
| Centennial | 196 | $121K |
Top Software Engineer H-1B Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 150 | $117K |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 125 | $116K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 108 | $131K |
| Mphasis Corporation | 108 | $101K |
| Western Union, LLC | 99 | $145K |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 89 | $115K |
| Google LLC | 86 | $154K |
| Charter Communications Inc. | 83 | $122K |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | 77 | $115K |
| DISH Network LLC | 76 | $118K |
Software Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Colorado
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 50 | $113K |
| FY2022 | 2,423 | $115K |
| FY2023 | 1,866 | $121K |
| FY2024 | 1,561 | $129K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Colorado. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.