H-1B salaries in Colorado Springs, CO
Based on 300 certified H-1B filings in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$114,046
Middle 50%$90.7k–$142k
vs. national median−7%comparison median $122,699
Filings300FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,361 |
| 25th | $90,688 |
| 50th (median) | $114,046 |
| 75th | $141,977 |
| 90th | $156,913 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,128 | $70,494 | $105,269 | 256 |
| FY2021 | $94,370 | $80,101 | $115,275 | 254 |
| FY2022 | $94,360 | $81,750 | $113,931 | 264 |
| FY2023 | $99,674 | $87,214 | $126,390 | 261 |
| FY2024 | $101,214 | $90,106 | $125,154 | 261 |
| FY2025 | $112,258 | $89,907 | $136,162 | 179 |
| FY2026 | $116,699 | $92,800 | $144,976 | 121 |
Cost of living
Colorado Springs's median H-1B salary of $114,046 is worth about $113,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,380Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,621Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Colorado Springs, CO HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)100.7Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$113,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesCO: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $117,021 | 59 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 | 35 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $126,568 | 26 |
| Systems Analyst | $144,976 | 21 |
| QA Engineer | $113,922 | 17 |
| Industrial Engineer | $89,814 | 16 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,686 | 11 |
| Network Administrator | $89,000 | 10 |