Colorado paycheck calculator
Enter a salary or hourly wage to see take-home pay in Colorado. Colorado has a flat income tax of 4.4% on taxable income.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: taxfoundation.org, irs.gov.
How Colorado taxes your paycheck
Colorado has a flat income tax of 4.4% on taxable income. The state uses the federal standard deduction.
Colorado also withholds for Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) (0.44% of wages up to $184,500).
Local taxes: Occupational privilege taxes (flat monthly head taxes): Denver $5.75/mo employee, Aurora $2/mo, Greenwood Village $2/mo, Sheridan $3/mo, Glendale $5/mo The calculator does not include local taxes.
Starts from federal taxable income. SB24-228 allows a temporary rate cut when TABOR excess revenue exceeds $300M; none expected for 2026.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Colorado
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Colorado tax & programs | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $744 | $25,541 | $982 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,228 | $33,092 | $1,273 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,712 | $40,643 | $1,563 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,196 | $48,194 | $1,854 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,922 | $58,671 | $2,257 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,132 | $75,048 | $2,886 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,552 | $107,239 | $4,125 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,903 | $140,024 | $5,386 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, tax year 2026.
Colorado vs. neighboring states on $60,000
| State | State taxes | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $2,196 | $48,194 |
| Arizona | $1,098 | $49,293 |
| Kansas | $2,548 | $47,842 |
| Nebraska | $1,850 | $48,540 |
| New Mexico | $1,654 | $48,736 |
| Oklahoma | $2,155 | $48,236 |
| Utah | $2,247 | $48,143 |
| Wyoming | $0 | $50,390 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?
- About $48,194 a year, or $1,853.63 every two weeks, for a single filer with the standard deduction.
- Does Colorado have a state income tax?
- Colorado has a flat income tax of 4.4% on taxable income.
- What comes out of a paycheck in Colorado?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Colorado income tax, Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) and, in some localities, a local income tax.