University of Colorado salaries
Median $85,800 across 48 filings for IT roles, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$85,800
Middle 50%
$73,900–$105,100
Filings
48
- Median is 33% below the median for all IT roles ($128,000).
- Most filings are wage Level II (40%).
- Data Scientists has the most filings (24), with a median of $74,500.
Salaries by role
| Role | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Data Scientists | 24 | $74,500 |
| Software Developers | 7 | $89,300 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 5 | $80,000 |
| Database Administrators | 3 | $122,900 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 3 | $104,300 |
| Computer Network Architects | 2 | $116,100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 2 | $91,600 |
| Database Architects | 2 | $116,300 |
Top metros
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 31 | $81,700 |
| Boulder, CO | 8 | $94,800 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 1 | $98,500 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 1 | $122,900 |
| Lincoln, NE | 1 | $98,400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 1 | $88,600 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $73,900 |
Level I 17%
Level II 40%
Level III 19%
Level IV 25%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $85,800 |
| Federal income tax | $10,000 |
| Social Security | $5,300 |
| Medicare | $1,200 |
| State income tax | $3,100 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $64,700 |
| Take-home per month | $5,400 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.