Colorado take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,228 | $33,092 | $1,272.78 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,196 | $48,194 | $1,853.63 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,164 | $61,946 | $2,382.55 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,132 | $75,048 | $2,886.48 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,552 | $107,239 | $4,124.59 |
Colorado income tax rates for 2026
Colorado uses a single flat rate of 4.4% on taxable wages after a standard deduction of $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married filing jointly). On a $60,000 salary that works out to about $1,932 a year.
Other Colorado payroll taxes
- CO FAMLI (paid family & medical leave): 0.44% of wages, up to $184,500 of wages.
Federal taxes on every Colorado paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- Colorado taxes income at a flat 4.4%. The tax starts from your federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction applies.
- Paid family and medical leave (FAMLI) costs 0.88% of wages in 2026, split evenly: you pay 0.44% on wages up to $184,500.
- Employers withhold 4.4% of pay above a set allowance ($5,500 a year, or $11,000 if married filing jointly), which is smaller than the standard deduction. Many people have a little too much withheld and get it back as a refund.
- Denver, Aurora, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Sheridan charge a small flat monthly occupational tax instead of a percentage of pay. In Denver it is $5.75 a month for employees. It is not included in this estimate.
More Colorado tools: Colorado sales tax calculator · bonus tax calculator · overtime calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Colorado takes home about $48,194 a year, or $1,853.63 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado income tax and state payroll taxes (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $16,100.
How is a Colorado bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Colorado income tax.
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