Cost of hiring in Denver-Aurora, CO
Sales Development Representative is the largest of these 17 jobs in Denver-Aurora, with about 24,480 people[1]. Medians run from $43,680 a year for virtual receptionists to $116,740 for project coordinators.
17roles with BLS pay data
190,810people in these roles
$116,740top median: project coordinator
$43,680lowest median: virtual receptionist
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Denver-Aurora
| Role | Median per year | Employer cost | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | $166,771 | +14.1% | 20,710 | |
| Accountant | $142,886 | +19.5% | 22,720 | |
| Marketing Specialist | $141,486 | +25.7% | 17,000 | |
| Recruiter | $117,929 | +8.7% | 12,520 | |
| Sales Development Representative | $115,214 | +15.2% | 24,480 | |
| Paralegal | $115,000 | +28.0% | 3,740 | |
| Office Manager | $113,029 | +13.8% | 14,710 | |
| Executive Assistant | $97,171 | -11.2% | 5,930 | |
| Payroll Specialist | $92,514 | +11.2% | 1,580 | |
| Bookkeeper | $82,157 | +13.5% | 14,100 | |
| HR Assistant | $80,143 | +10.8% | 950 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | $71,200 | +7.9% | 1,320 | |
| Administrative Assistant | $71,086 | +4.7% | 15,350 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | $69,414 | +8.5% | 23,560 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | $68,300 | +4.1% | 5,980 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | $64,157 | +8.6% | 680 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | $62,400 | +14.9% | 5,480 |
Employer cost adds benefits and payroll taxes at 30.0% of total compensation, the US private-industry share[2]. Treat it as an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Other areas in Colorado
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 31,880 | 17 |
| Boulder, CO | 23,510 | 17 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | 17,200 | 17 |
| Northwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | 11,790 | 16 |
| Greeley, CO | 10,220 | 17 |
| Southwest Colorado (Nonmetro) | 9,690 | 17 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 6,320 | 16 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado (Nonmetro) | 5,500 | 16 |
| Pueblo, CO | 5,280 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Denver-Aurora?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $116,740 a year, about $166,771 with benefits.
Which role costs the least in Denver-Aurora?
Virtual Receptionist, with a median of $43,680 a year, about $62,400 with benefits.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025: https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-06.