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Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4% of federal taxable income, and since 2023 every Colorado paycheck also funds FAMLI, the state paid family and medical leave program. Work in Denver or Aurora? A small monthly occupational privilege tax is withheld too. All of it is included here.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Colorado paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Colorado paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxFlat 4.4% income tax
Standard deductionUses the federal amount ($16,100 single)
Personal exemptions & creditsNone
Local income taxesDenver OPT ($5.75/month); Aurora OPT ($2/month)
Disability / paid leave deductionsColorado FAMLI (employee share) (0.44%)
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • Flat 4.4% state income tax, calculated from federal taxable income.
  • FAMLI: 0.88% total premium in 2026, employees pay half (0.44%) up to $184,500 of wages.
  • Denver Occupational Privilege Tax: $5.75 per month from employees earning $500+ a month.
  • Aurora OPT: $2 per month from employees earning $250+ a month.

Colorado salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Colorado salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits, your local tax setting. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$744$25,541$982.36
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,228$33,092$1,272.78
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,712$40,643$1,563.21
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,196$48,194$1,853.63
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,922$58,671$2,256.57
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,132$75,048$2,886.48
$125,000$18,734$9,563$5,342$91,362$3,513.92
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,552$107,239$4,124.59

Colorado hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Colorado. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$508.61$26,448
$18.00/hr$720.00$599.22$31,159
$20.00/hr$800.00$659.63$34,301
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$810.65$42,154
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$961.67$50,007
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,231.59$64,043

Colorado vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Colorado and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Wyoming$0$61,593$2,368.94
New Mexico$2,359$59,233$2,278.20
Nebraska$2,533$59,060$2,271.52
Oklahoma$2,830$58,763$2,260.12
Colorado$2,922$58,671$2,256.57
Utah$3,147$58,445$2,247.90
Kansas$3,385$58,207$2,238.74

Next steps

Frequently asked questions

What is the FAMLI deduction on my Colorado paycheck?

FAMLI is Colorado’s paid family and medical leave insurance. In 2026 the total premium is 0.88% of wages and employees pay 0.44%.

How much is the Denver head tax on my paycheck?

Denver withholds $5.75 a month from employees who earn at least $500 in a month working in Denver. Employers pay an additional $4 per employee.

Is Colorado income tax 4.4% or 4.25%?

The standard rate is 4.4%. Colorado has temporarily cut it (for example to 4.25% for 2024) when TABOR revenue triggers are met; the calculator uses 4.4% for 2026 withholding.

What is the Colorado income tax rate in 2026?

Colorado has a flat 4.4% income tax. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Colorado takes home about $40,643 a year, or $1,563.21 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,712 in Colorado taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Colorado?

About $75,048 a year ($2,886.48 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.0%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Colorado?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $810.65 a week, or $42,154 a year.

How often are the Colorado rates updated?

We verify federal and Colorado rates every January and whenever Colorado changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.