Colorado Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4% in 2026. Enter your salary or hourly pay to see your take-home pay per paycheck after federal, state and local taxes.
Colorado take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Salary | State + local tax (single) | Take-home (single) | Per paycheck (biweekly) | Take-home (married) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $612 | $25,541 | $982 | $27,573 |
| $50,000 | $1,492 | $40,643 | $1,563 | $43,392 |
| $75,000 | $2,592 | $58,671 | $2,257 | $62,409 |
| $100,000 | $3,692 | $75,048 | $2,886 | $81,287 |
| $150,000 | $5,892 | $107,239 | $4,125 | $117,342 |
| $200,000 | $8,092 | $140,024 | $5,386 | $151,126 |
Colorado income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4% | $0+ | $0+ |
Standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly.
Colorado tax details
- 4.40% per the 2026 DR 1098 worksheet. A TABOR-triggered temporary rate cut applies only with a large surplus; the June 2026 forecast expected no FY 2025-26 surplus.
- DR 1098 withholding uses a $5,500 / $11,000 allowance, which is only a withholding approximation, not the tax computation.
- Local taxes: No local income tax, but a few cities levy flat monthly occupational privilege (head) taxes on employees working there, e.g. Denver $5.75/month (wages of $500+/month), Glendale $5/month, Greenwood Village $2/month. Aurora's ended Jan 1, 2025.
Sources: tax.colorado.gov · irs.gov · coloradopolitics.com · taxfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?
About $58,671 a year, or $2,257 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026. That is after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $2,592 state income tax.
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes, a flat 4.4% rate in 2026 on taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions.
What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
See the Colorado minimum wage page for 2026 and 2027 rates.
Are there local income taxes in Colorado?
No local income tax, but a few cities levy flat monthly occupational privilege (head) taxes on employees working there, e.g. Denver $5.75/month (wages of $500+/month), Glendale $5/month, Greenwood Village $2/month. Aurora's ended Jan 1, 2025.