What the data says about frontend developer pay in Denver
Here is how that number compares with the rest of the United States, with CO, and with other jobs in Denver.
Denver vs the national and CO picture
Directly above Denver is Atlanta (US$93,590); directly below is Houston (US$89,040). The full range runs from US$73,920 in Portland to US$166,670 in San Jose.
With Denver as the sole CO entry for frontend developers, the useful benchmarks are national: 13th of 19, -1% vs the median.
What the Denver median is worth after tax and rent
Living costs are close to the baseline (COL index 100), so the median's buying power, about US$92,100, is near its face value.
Its place holds after a cost-of-living adjustment — 13th of 19 either way.
Run the median through our simplified tax model (12% effective) and about US$6,700 lands each month. Budget US$1,650 for a modeled 1-bedroom — 25% of pay — and other modeled costs, and roughly US$3,220 remains.
Metros with a cost level like Denver
New York (similar cost level, COL 100) pays US$104,820, 14% more than Denver; modeled monthly leftover is US$830 higher.
Los Angeles (similar cost level, COL 100) pays US$107,290, 17% more than Denver; modeled monthly leftover is US$990 higher.
Chicago (similar cost level, COL 100) pays US$96,870, 5% more than Denver; modeled monthly leftover is US$310 higher.
Where Frontend Developer ranks among Denver jobs
Lawyer is the best-paid tracked role in Denver at US$177,380; frontend developer comes 9th of 9.
Closest neighbours in the Denver list: Accountant at US$100,020 (+9%).
Entry-level vs senior frontend developer pay in Denver
Entry-level frontend developers fare better here (8th of 19 at the 10th percentile, US$58,420) than senior ones (19th at the 90th, US$125,800).
For the top 10% of earners, San Jose leads with US$233,990 at the 90th percentile, +86% against Denver.
How wide frontend developer pay runs in Denver
Pay is spread out: US$58,420 at the 10th percentile to US$125,800 at the 90th (2.2×). Level and setting matter more than the city average here.