Average Salary in Denver (2025)

The average salary in Denver in 2025 is $1,214 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,946 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Denver.

The median weekly salary in Denver is $1,214, which is well above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,946. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,676 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,214
Median hourly pay
$30.4
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,946
Rent burden
67.8%

Salary snapshot for Denver

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,214
Median hourly pay$30.4
Estimated monthly take-home$3,946
Difference vs US average+23.9%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,676
Rent burden share67.8%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Denver.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Denver after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Denver is around $3,946 per month based on median salary data.

Is Denver expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Denver for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Denver?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 67.8% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.