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Colorado Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Colorado on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Colorado income tax for the year
$1,932
| Per month | $160.97 |
| Share of your income | 3.22% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 4.4% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Colorado income tax rates for 2026
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4%.
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
Colorado income tax by income
| Income | Colorado tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $172 | 0.86% | 4.4% |
| $30,000 | $612 | 2.04% | 4.4% |
| $40,000 | $1,052 | 2.63% | 4.4% |
| $50,000 | $1,492 | 2.98% | 4.4% |
| $60,000 | $1,932 | 3.22% | 4.4% |
| $75,000 | $2,592 | 3.46% | 4.4% |
| $100,000 | $3,692 | 3.69% | 4.4% |
| $150,000 | $5,892 | 3.93% | 4.4% |
| $200,000 | $8,092 | 4.05% | 4.4% |
| $300,000 | $12,492 | 4.16% | 4.4% |
| $500,000 | $21,292 | 4.26% | 4.4% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed.
Colorado income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4.4% | $1,932 | — |
| Arizona | 2.5% | $1,106 | −$825 |
| Kansas | 5.2%–5.58% | $2,548 | +$617 |
| Nebraska | 2.46%–4.55% | $1,850 | −$81 |
| New Mexico | 1.5%–5.9% | $1,654 | −$277 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5%–4.5% | $2,155 | +$223 |
| Utah | 4.45% | $2,247 | +$316 |
| Wyoming | none | $0 | −$1,932 |
What a Colorado worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Colorado pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,932 of Colorado income tax and $264 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $48,194 a year. The Colorado paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Colorado?
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4% in 2026.
How much Colorado income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,932 in Colorado income tax in 2026. That is 3.22% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction.
How does Colorado compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Colorado ranks 29th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Wyoming charges the least.
Is Colorado income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $1,932 to Colorado.
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