Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Denver, CO
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Broomfield, Englewood.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $114,482 |
| 25th | $115,375 |
| 50th (median) | $150,240 |
| 75th | $171,900 |
| 90th | $192,581 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $150,240 is worth about $142,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer and Information Research Scientists in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $133,970 in May 2025 (160 employed). The H-1B median here is $150,240, 12% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.