How Colorado taxes your paycheck in 2026
Colorado charges a flat 4.4% of your federal taxable income, and workers pay 0.44% of wages toward the state's FAMLI paid family and medical leave program.
- Colorado starts from your federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction ($16,100 for single filers in 2026) also lowers your state tax.
- Under the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR), the rate can be temporarily cut in years with a large state surplus — it dropped to 4.25% for 2024.
- Workers pay half of the FAMLI premium, about 0.44% of wages, up to the Social Security wage cap.
- Colorado cities don't tax wages, though Denver and a few others charge a small monthly occupational privilege tax.
Take-home pay in Colorado at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Colorado taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,092 | $1,273 | $1,228 | 17.3% |
| $60,000 | $48,194 | $1,854 | $2,196 | 19.7% |
| $75,000 | $58,671 | $2,257 | $2,922 | 21.8% |
| $100,000 | $75,048 | $2,886 | $4,132 | 25.0% |
| $150,000 | $107,239 | $4,125 | $6,552 | 28.5% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Colorado earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,257 per paycheck, or $58,671 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Colorado taxes $2,922.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What is Colorado's income tax rate for 2026?
A flat 4.4% of Colorado taxable income, which starts from your federal taxable income.
What is the FAMLI deduction in Colorado?
Colorado's paid family and medical leave premium. Workers pay about 0.44% of wages, up to the Social Security wage cap.
Does Denver have a city income tax?
Not on income. Denver charges an occupational privilege tax of $5.75 a month for workers who earn more than $500 a month there.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?
About $58,671 a year, or $2,257 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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