--- title: Jobs in Littleton, CO — Tech, Aerospace & Salary description: Find jobs in Littleton, Colorado — a Denver metro hub for tech, aerospace, and healthcare employers. Browse top companies, salary benchmarks, and open roles. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/littleton date: 2026-09-28T19:12:06Z og_description: Littleton, CO is a south Denver metro hub with tech, aerospace, and healthcare hiring. Explore top employers, salaries, and industries in action. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/8ofqxd.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Colorado url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado --- # Jobs in Littleton, CO — Tech, Aerospace & Salary **State:** [Colorado Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,297 **Hiring momentum:** +79.2% — 86 new postings in the last 28 days vs 48 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,994 - Median salary: $116K - Salary range (P25–P75): $55K – $166K - Remote share: 2.8% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 1,994 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Littleton, CO rose 79% in the last 28 days (86 vs 48 in the 28 days before). - Pay in Littleton, CO runs 66% above the United States median ($116K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Littleton, CO: Defense and Space (38% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Littleton, CO | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Defense & Space | 762 | $150K | | Retail | 333 | $36K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 143 | $48K | | Retail Groceries | 95 | — | | Restaurants | 84 | — | | Airlines & Aviation | 65 | $135K | | Electronics Manufacturing | 45 | $120K | ## Top roles hiring in Littleton, CO | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Systems Engineer | 150 | $137K | | Software Developer / Engineer | 102 | $158K | | Retail Sales Associate | 86 | $36K | | Electronics Engineer | 46 | $169K | | Aerospace Engineer | 44 | $143K | | Mechanical Engineer | 44 | $137K | | Customer Service Representative | 39 | — | | Assistant Manager | 33 | — | | DevOps Engineer | 32 | — | | Project Engineer | 32 | $137K | ## Top hiring companies in Littleton, CO | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Lockheed Martin Jobs & Careers — Defense & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lockheed-martin?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 752 | | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 95 | | [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 48 | | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 47 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 58 employers filed 148 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Littleton, CO | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | DISH TV | 71 | $150K | | Infosys | 22 | — | | Biztegy Analytics | 4 | — | | Engineering Operations | 3 | — | | Sonoco | 2 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Englewood, CO — Healthcare, Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/englewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.8 mi | 1310 | $79K | | [Jobs in Lakewood, CO — Energy, Government & Health](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/lakewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.2 mi | 1233 | $55K | | [Jobs in Lone Tree, CO — Finance, Tech & Corporate](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/lone-tree?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.2 mi | 783 | $60K | | [Jobs in Denver, CO — Tech, Healthcare & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/denver?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.8 mi | 17703 | $94K | | [Jobs in Aurora, CO — Healthcare, Military & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/colorado/aurora?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.7 mi | 3366 | $62K | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Littleton? Technology, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services are the leading hiring sectors in Littleton. The city's location near the Denver Tech Center and established aerospace employers in Arapahoe County supports consistent demand for engineering and IT talent. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Littleton, CO? Salaries in Littleton track Denver metro rates, with tech, aerospace, and healthcare roles offering above-median compensation. The salary section on this page shows current median figures across Littleton's top hiring industries. ### Which companies hire most in Littleton? Technology firms, aerospace and defense contractors, healthcare providers, and financial services companies are among Littleton's top employers. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with active current openings. ### Is remote work common for Littleton, CO jobs? Remote and hybrid roles are available in Littleton for technology and professional services positions. Aerospace, healthcare, and on-site manufacturing roles typically require in-person presence due to security or equipment requirements. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Littleton? The nearby cities table on this page links to Denver, Englewood, and Parker. The Colorado jobs page covers the full Front Range and all Colorado job markets statewide. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)