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Colorado minimum wage in 2026
Minimum wage in Colorado
$15.16
an hour · $31,533 a year full time · about $26,699 after taxes
| Per week (40 hours) | $606.40 |
| Every two weeks | $1,212.80 |
| Per month | $2,627.73 |
| Per year | $31,533 |
Rate in effect on September 30, 2026, from the U.S. Department of Labor. Some cities and counties set a higher minimum. Updated November 15, 2026.
Minimum wage in Colorado after taxes
A full-time minimum wage worker in Colorado earns $31,533 a year. As a single filer, $1,604 goes to federal income tax, $2,412 to Social Security and Medicare, and $679 to Colorado income tax, plus $139 of state payroll contributions. That leaves $26,699, or $12.84 for each hour worked.
| Hours per week | Per week | Per year | Per year after taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $151.60 | $7,883 | $7,245 |
| 15 | $227.40 | $11,825 | $10,868 |
| 20 | $303.20 | $15,766 | $14,491 |
| 25 | $379.00 | $19,708 | $17,594 |
| 30 | $454.80 | $23,650 | $20,649 |
| 35 | $530.60 | $27,591 | $23,704 |
| 40 | $606.40 | $31,533 | $26,699 |
How Colorado compares
Colorado's minimum wage ranks 10th highest of the 50 states and DC. The highest is District of Columbia, at $18.40. 30 states and DC set their own rate above the federal $7.25; the rest use the federal rate.
| State | Minimum wage | Full-time year | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $15.16 | $31,533 | — |
| Arizona | $15.15 | $31,512 | −$0.01 |
| Kansas | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.91 |
| Nebraska | $15.00 | $31,200 | −$0.16 |
| New Mexico | $12.00 | $24,960 | −$3.16 |
| Oklahoma | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.91 |
| Utah | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.91 |
| Wyoming | $7.25 | $15,080 | −$7.91 |
Overtime at minimum wage
Under federal law, most hourly workers must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At Colorado's minimum wage that is $22.74 for each overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $5,912 a year before taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Colorado in 2026?
$15.16 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
How much is minimum wage a year in Colorado?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, $15.16 an hour is $31,533 a year before taxes and about $26,699 after taxes for a single filer.
How much is a minimum wage paycheck in Colorado?
A full-time worker paid every two weeks earns $1,212.80 before taxes and takes home about $1,026.88.
Is Colorado's minimum wage higher than the federal minimum?
Yes. It is $7.91 an hour above the federal minimum of $7.25, which adds $16,453 a year for a full-time worker.
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Labor: state minimum wage rates (in effect September 30, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor: overtime pay
- How after-tax figures are calculated
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