Computer Programmers Salary
Computer Programmers in Colorado Springs, CO make a median of $117,020 a year, or about $56.26 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $180K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.71), that's roughly $116,195 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,474/month, or 19.5% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $117K actually covers in Colorado Springs, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Colorado Springs’s Regional Price Parity (100.71). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits well above the national pay line for computer programmers, local pay runs about 17% higher than the U.S. median of $100K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,474/month, 20.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.71) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Colorado Springs offers a genuinely strong financial position for computer programmers at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for computer programmers in metros near Colorado Springs, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $105K | $99K |
| Omaha | $95K | $104K |
| Oklahoma City | $93K | $103K |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $111K | $110K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado Springs, CO
Entry-level computer programmers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $117K. Top earners bring in $180K or more, a $131K spread from bottom to top.
Computer Programmers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Computer Programmers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $134K | +33% | 1,650 |
| Massachusetts | $128K | +28% | 1,930 |
| Washington | $126K | +25% | 2,540 |
| Maryland | $126K | +25% | 2,490 |
| Virginia | $122K | +21% | 3,070 |
| Hawaii | $118K | +18% | 450 |
| California | $117K | +16% | 11,340 |
| Arkansas | $112K | +11% | 1,050 |
| Minnesota | $107K | +7% | 2,070 |
| New Jersey | $105K | +5% | 3,930 |
| Utah | $105K | +4% | 690 |
| Colorado | $105K | +4% | 930 |
| New York | $104K | +4% | 7,020 |
| Maine | $102K | +1% | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $100K | -1% | 990 |
| South Carolina | $100K | -1% | 790 |
| Oregon | $100K | -1% | 1,370 |
| Texas | $99K | -1% | 7,620 |
| Georgia | $98K | -2% | 1,890 |
| Indiana | $97K | -3% | 1,520 |
| Rhode Island | $96K | -4% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $95K | -5% | 1,090 |
| Kentucky | $95K | -6% | 950 |
| Alabama | $94K | -7% | 890 |
| Nevada | $94K | -7% | 840 |
| Florida | $93K | -7% | 4,760 |
| Kansas | $93K | -7% | 460 |
| North Dakota | $92K | -8% | 190 |
| Alaska | $92K | -9% | 530 |
| Missouri | $90K | -10% | 1,520 |
| Montana | $90K | -10% | N/A |
| Vermont | $90K | -11% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $89K | -11% | 3,120 |
| Idaho | $89K | -11% | N/A |
| Arizona | $89K | -11% | 1,560 |
| Ohio | $85K | -15% | 2,100 |
| Mississippi | $85K | -15% | 1,170 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -17% | 600 |
| Wyoming | $82K | -19% | 60 |
| North Carolina | $81K | -19% | 4,120 |
| Iowa | $79K | -21% | 950 |
| New Hampshire | $74K | -26% | N/A |
| Illinois | $73K | -28% | 1,280 |
| Michigan | $66K | -34% | 4,400 |
| West Virginia | $65K | -35% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $58K | -42% | 70 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states with published data
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a computer programmer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado Springs?
Yes — at the median salary of $117K, rent takes 20.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,474/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for computer programmers in Colorado Springs?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new computer programmers typically earn — is $49K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,246/month. At HUD’s $1,474/month FMR, rent would take 45% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is computer programmer a high-paying job in Colorado Springs?
Local pay is 17% above the national median — $117K here vs. $100K nationally.
How does Colorado Springs compare to the national average for computer programmers?
Colorado Springs pays $117K median vs. the U.S. average of $100K — that’s +17%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.71), the purchasing-power equivalent is $116K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do computer programmers make in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median is $117,020 a year, that works out to about $56 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $48,610, and experienced computer programmers can clear $180,010. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $117K enough to live in Colorado Springs?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,130/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,474/month, which eats 20.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a computer programmers salary go in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a Regional Price Parity of 100.71 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer programmers salary is worth about $116,195 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do computer programmers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.