Salaries in Colorado
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in Colorado.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.14,573
Total Filings
$83,600
Median Salary
$87,321
Average Salary
$910,000
Maximum
Salary Distribution — Colorado
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26,520 | $42,266 | $83,600 | $114,005 | $147,000 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 2,357 | 16% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 12,216 | 83.8% |
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Top 25 Employers in Colorado
| Employer | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ciber Global LLC | 309 | $93,974 |
| ALL-PHASE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | 292 | $28,080 |
| Arrow Electronics, Inc. | 213 | $115,000 |
| Navajo Express, Inc. | 208 | $41,558 |
| DISH Network LLC | 207 | $102,482 |
| Western Union, LLC | 207 | $114,026 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | 164 | $77,750 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | 146 | $120,171 |
| Mountain Temp Services, LLC | 134 | $35,360 |
| Colorado State University | 132 | $75,000 |
| NEWMONT INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED | 125 | $150,257 |
| BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. | 107 | $28,808 |
| Oracle America, Inc. | 107 | $112,008 |
| ASSURED ASSISTED LIVING, LLC | 105 | $25,917 |
| CSG SYSTEMS INC. | 100 | $91,246 |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 94 | $76,055 |
| BRIGHTVIEW LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, INC. COLORADO | 86 | $36,837 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | 82 | $95,990 |
| Frontier Airlines | 80 | $208,000 |
| CH2M HILL, INC. | 77 | $80,205 |
| LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LLC | 76 | $101,891 |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 73 | $119,028 |
| LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY | 72 | $94,119 |
| University of Colorado Denver | 72 | $81,200 |
| Google LLC | 68 | $130,000 |
Top 25 Roles in Colorado
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 345 | $96,096 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 328 | $96,545 |
| Truck Driver | 263 | $42,266 |
| Caregiver | 231 | $25,917 |
| Landscape Laborer | 222 | $25,563 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 221 | $92,000 |
| Cook - Chinese style food | 185 | $26,520 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 180 | $112,861 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 168 | $90,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 158 | $80,000 |
| CONCRETE FINISHER | 147 | $31,200 |
| Hotel Housekeeper | 134 | $35,360 |
| Cook | 115 | $26,250 |
| Grounds Maintenance Worker | 109 | $28,808 |
| CONCRETE CARPENTER | 101 | $28,080 |
| CONCRETE LABORER | 94 | $20,800 |
| Civil Engineers | 91 | $72,654 |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 86 | $89,980 |
| CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION | 81 | $24,960 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 72 | $39,874 |
| Database Administrator | 70 | $90,000 |
| Project Manager | 66 | $95,000 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 64 | $210,000 |
| Landscape Construction Laborer | 63 | $36,837 |
| First Officer | 61 | $208,000 |