Credit Analysts Salary
Credit Analysts in Colorado make a median of $81,270 a year, or about $39.07 an hour. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $176K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $81K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level credit analysts (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $176K or more, a $114K spread from bottom to top.
Credit Analysts salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $98K | +21% | 40 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $81K | +0% | 540 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $78K | -5% | 80 |
| Colorado Springs | $76K | -6% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a credit analyst afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $81K, rent takes 39.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for credit analysts in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new credit analysts typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,717/month.
Is credit analyst a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $81K locally vs. $84K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for credit analysts?
Colorado pays $81K median vs. the U.S. average of $84K — that’s -3%.
How much do credit analysts make in Colorado?
The median is $81,270 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,950, and experienced credit analysts can clear $176,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,165/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 39.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a credit analysts salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median credit analysts salary is worth about $81,270 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do credit analysts 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.