Denver is Colorado's fastest-growing H1B tech market with 8,500 FY2024 filings -- up 115% since FY2020. The median H1B SWE wage is $148,000, 23% above the national median. Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax and Denver's cost of living is 28% below San Francisco.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| SWE L3 | $122,000 |
| Senior SWE L4 | $158,000 |
| Staff SWE L5 | $195,000 |
| ML Engineer L4 | $165,000 |
| SWE Manager | $185,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Amazon Denver | $158,000 |
| Palantir | $175,000 |
| Ping Identity | $152,000 |
| Twilio / SendGrid | $162,000 |
| Healthgrades | $138,000 |
| Conviva | $142,000 |