Colorado taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Colorado, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Colorado at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 4.4% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,932 |
| State payroll contributions on $60,000 | $264 |
| Local income taxes | In some cities or counties |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,194 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 31st of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $15.16 an hour |
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How Colorado taxes wages
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4%.
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
Take-home pay in Colorado by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,092 | $2,758 |
| $60,000 | $48,194 | $4,016 |
| $80,000 | $61,946 | $5,162 |
| $100,000 | $75,048 | $6,254 |
| $150,000 | $107,239 | $8,937 |
Colorado and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4.4% | $48,194 | $15.16 |
| Arizona | 2.5% | $49,284 | $15.15 |
| Kansas | 5.2%–5.58% | $47,842 | $7.25 |
| Nebraska | 2.46%–4.55% | $48,540 | $15.00 |
| New Mexico | 1.5%–5.9% | $48,736 | $12.00 |
| Oklahoma | 2.5%–4.5% | $48,236 | $7.25 |
| Utah | 4.45% | $48,143 | $7.25 |
| Wyoming | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
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