Accountant / CPA Salary in Colorado
Colorado · Updated 2026 · Adjusted for local cost of living
Median Salary
$94,160
Mid-level
Entry Level
$64K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$126K
6–9 years
COL vs National
+7%
Cost of living
Accountant / CPA Salary by Experience Level in Colorado
| Experience | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level 0–2 years | $45K | $54K | $64,200 | $77K | $92K |
Mid Level 3–5 years | $66K | $79K | $94,160 | $112K | $133K |
Senior Level 6–9 years | $91K | $107K | $126,260 | $150K | $177K |
Lead / Principal 10–14 years | $116K | $137K | $160,500 | $190K | $225K |
Director / Executive 15+ years | $155K | $187K | $224,700 | $273K | $342K |
All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Colorado cost of living (×1.07 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.
How Industry Affects Accountant / CPA Pay in Colorado
Technology / Software
$127K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$121K
+28%
Consulting
$115K
+22%
Healthcare
$102K
+8%
Government
$89K
-5%
Education
$83K
-12%
Nonprofit
$78K
-17%
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