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Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Colorado

The median site reliability engineer salary in Colorado is $163,850 per year, which is 13.0% above the national median of $145,000.

Median Salary
$163,850
vs National
+$18,850
State Rank
#11 of 50
Cost of Living
105%

Site Reliability Engineer Salary in Colorado by Experience

In Colorado, an entry-level site reliability engineer earns around $103,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $237,300 per year. The cost of living index in Colorado is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$103,960
+$11,960 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$167,240
+$19,240 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$237,300
+$27,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Colorado

Percentile CO Salary
10th Percentile $99,440
25th Percentile $129,950
Median (50th) $163,850
75th Percentile $209,050
90th Percentile $248,600

Site Reliability Engineer Salary by City in Colorado

The largest employment areas for site reliability engineers in Colorado include Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

How to Become a Site Reliability Engineer in Colorado

Education

Most site reliability engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Colorado has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

LinuxKubernetesTerraformPythonMonitoring ToolsIncident Response

Job Outlook in Colorado

Nationally, site reliability engineer employment is projected to grow 22% over the next decade (much faster than average). Colorado's demand may vary based on local industry trends.