Sales Development Representative salary and cost of hiring in Colorado
The median sales development representative in Colorado earned $79,810 a year in May 2025[1], 14.0% above the US median of $69,990. That puts Colorado at #6 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 41-3091. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $44,530 | $79,810 | $164,840 | |
| United States | $37,980 | $69,990 | $148,840 |
The middle half of sales development representatives in Colorado earns $59,810–$115,560; the top tenth earns $164,840 or more, 3.7 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Colorado median that makes about $114,014 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Colorado
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $134,910 | 3,230 | |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $116,750 | 24,480 | |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $89,150 | 960 | |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $77,730 | n/a | |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $109,890 | 1,190 | |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $109,990 | 1,510 | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $105,370 | 3,060 | |
| Greeley, CO | $109,340 | 980 | |
| Pueblo, CO | $79,230 | 480 | |
| Grand Junction, CO | $95,280 | 490 |
Boulder, CO pays the most ($99,990) and Grand Junction, CO the least ($66,610): $33,380 a year apart for the same job.
What a sales development representative does
A sales development representative (SDR) books meetings for the sales team: researches prospects, writes outreach, makes calls and qualifies leads.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| California | +1.3% | |
| Washington | +0.1% | |
| Colorado | +0.0% | |
| New Jersey | -0.8% | |
| Vermont | -2.9% |
Questions
How much does a sales development representative earn in Colorado?
The median was $79,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $59,810 to $115,560.
What does it cost to employ a sales development representative in Colorado?
About $114,014 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Colorado do sales development representatives earn the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $99,990 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 41-3091: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes413091.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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