Salary Breakdown for Denver

The median individual income in Denver is $48,938 per year, which works out to approximately $4,078/month or $23.53/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $78,177.

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

Denver's cost of living index is 128 (national average = 100). The median salary of $48,938 in Denver has the purchasing power of approximately $38,233 at the national average cost of living. Denver is roughly in line with the national average, making it a balanced option for salary vs expenses.

Top Employers in Denver

  • UCHealth
  • Lockheed Martin
  • DaVita

Major Industries in Denver

  • Technology
  • Aerospace
  • Healthcare

How Denver Compares to Colorado

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Cost of Living in Denver

See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Denver page.

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