Prevailing Wage in Colorado
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 6,595 certified filings in Colorado
$113,213Median Prevailing Wage
$122,642Avg. Actual Salary
+12%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
6,595Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Colorado is $113,213 across 6,595 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 12% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Colorado
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,185 | $73,944 |
| Level II | 2,465 | $102,274 |
| Level III | 1,215 | $125,403 |
| Level IV | 1,063 | $150,530 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Colorado: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 193 | $120,820 | $129,978 |
| Software Developer | 127 | $113,760 | $116,473 |
| Assistant Professor | 74 | $108,335 | $124,889 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 73 | $125,496 | $126,766 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 72 | $128,337 | $136,360 |
| ELA-S Elementary Teacher | 62 | $71,639 | $71,639 |
| Principal Engineer I | 44 | $138,191 | $140,187 |
| Network Engineer | 40 | $95,208 | $100,830 |
| Data Engineer | 33 | $100,685 | $106,046 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 30 | $136,309 | $144,954 |
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