Frontend Developer Salary in Colorado Springs, Colorado (2026)
Median base salary of $106,000/year for Frontend Developer professionals in Colorado Springs. Full breakdown by experience level, take-home estimates, and market context.
Median Salary
$106,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$51/hr
40 hrs/wk
Monthly Pay
$8,833
before taxes
Est. Take-Home
$67,787
after taxes/yr
Frontend Developer Salary by Experience — Colorado Springs
| Level | Annual | Monthly | Hourly | Est. Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0–2 yrs) | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34/hr | $46,165 |
| 25th Percentile | $83,000 | $6,917 | $40/hr | $54,739 |
| Median | $106,000 | $8,833 | $51/hr | $67,787 |
| 75th Percentile | $138,000 | $11,500 | $66/hr | $88,251 |
| Senior (8+ yrs) | $155,000 | $12,917 | $75/hr | $99,123 |
City salary estimated from Colorado median with a -12% Colorado Springs market adjustment. Take-home after federal, FICA, and Colorado state taxes (4.4%).
Colorado Springs vs. Colorado Statewide
Colorado Springs Median
$106,000
City-level estimate
Colorado Statewide
$121,000
State median baseline
Frontend Developer professionals in Colorado Springs earn approximately 12% less than the Colorado statewide median, reflecting Colorado Springs's lower cost of living and local demand for tech talent.
Cost of Living in Colorado Springs
Cost of Living Index
112
100 = US average
Median 1BR Rent
$1,400/mo
city median
Annual Rent Burden
$16,800
per year
Rent as % of Salary
16%
of median salary
Colorado Springs's cost of living index of 112 means it is 12% more expensive than the US average. At the median Frontend Developer salary of $106,000, housing costs represent approximately 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% guideline.
Top Frontend Developer Employers in Colorado Springs
Companies actively hiring Frontend Developer professionals in the Colorado Springs area.
Colorado Springs is a defense and aerospace hub driven by military installations, with demand for engineers holding security clearances.
Frontend Developer Job Market in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is one of Colorado's major market for Frontend Developer professionals, with a population of approximately 490K and a growing technology sector. The median base salary of $106,000/year reflects both local demand for React and TypeScript expertise, and the city's cost of living index of 112 relative to the national average of 100.
At the entry level, a Frontend Developer in Colorado Springs can expect to earn approximately $70,000/year. Senior professionals with 8+ years of experience typically command $155,000/year or more, particularly at larger technology companies or those with in-demand specializations in CSS.
Total compensation — including equity, annual bonuses, and benefits — often adds 20–50% above base salary for Frontend Developer roles at growth-stage companies. When evaluating an offer in Colorado Springs, always ask about the full compensation package, not just base salary.
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Editorial Standards & Data Methodology
Data Sources
Salary ranges on CareerOS are derived from multiple independent sources:
- •U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- •LinkedIn Salary Insights
- •Glassdoor Compensation Reports
- •Levels.fyi (tech roles)
- •Indeed Salary Data
Our Methodology
Salary figures represent base compensation only and exclude equity, bonuses, and benefits. Ranges show the 25th–75th percentile for full-time employees in each location. Data is weighted toward recent postings (last 12 months). Take-home estimates apply federal income tax, FICA (7.65%), and applicable state taxes.
Editorial Process
All pages are reviewed for accuracy before publication and updated quarterly. We cross-reference data across sources before publishing any salary range.
Last Updated: May 2026
Review Cycle: Quarterly
Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Actual compensation varies.