Colorado paycheck calculator
What you'll take home in Colorado after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and a flat 4.4% state income tax.
Take-home pay in Colorado at common wages
| Pay | Gross per check | Federal | Social Security + Medicare | Colorado tax | Other | Take-home per check | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12/hour | $960.00 | $34.08 | $73.44 | $14.99 | $4.22 | $833.27 | $21,665 |
| $15/hour | $1,200.00 | $60.15 | $91.80 | $25.55 | $5.28 | $1,017.21 | $26,448 |
| $18/hour | $1,440.00 | $88.95 | $110.16 | $36.11 | $6.34 | $1,198.44 | $31,159 |
| $20/hour | $1,600.00 | $108.15 | $122.40 | $43.15 | $7.04 | $1,319.25 | $34,301 |
| $25/hour | $2,000.00 | $156.15 | $153.00 | $60.75 | $8.80 | $1,621.29 | $42,154 |
| $30/hour | $2,400.00 | $204.15 | $183.60 | $78.35 | $10.56 | $1,923.33 | $50,007 |
| $35,000/year | $1,346.15 | $77.69 | $102.98 | $31.98 | $5.92 | $1,127.57 | $29,317 |
| $50,000/year | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.12 | $57.37 | $8.46 | $1,563.21 | $40,643 |
| $75,000/year | $2,884.62 | $295.00 | $220.67 | $99.68 | $12.69 | $2,256.57 | $58,671 |
Single filer, no dependents, paid every two weeks, 40 hours a week, no overtime or pre-tax benefits, W-4 Step 2 unchecked. “Other” is Colorado FAMLI.
How Colorado taxes your paycheck
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4%. Deductions and exemptions come off first:
- Starts from the federal standard deduction: $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly.
Other deductions required in Colorado
- Colorado FAMLI: 0.44% of wages up to $184,500 a year
Federal taxes on every paycheck
Federal income tax is withheld using the IRS percentage method in Publication 15-T for 2026, based on your W-4. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 a year, and Medicare takes 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. These are the same in every state.
Questions
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Colorado's 2026 rate is flat 4.4%, applied after the deductions listed above.
How much is $15 an hour after taxes in Colorado?
About $1,017 every two weeks, or $26,448 a year, for a single worker with no pre-tax benefits working 40 hours a week.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Colorado?
About $1,319 every two weeks, or $34,301 a year, under the same assumptions.
Why is my real paycheck different?
Health insurance, retirement savings, your W-4 answers, overtime, tips and local taxes all change your paycheck. Enter yours in the full calculator for an exact estimate.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · Federal income tax withholding
- Tax Foundation · 2026 state income tax rates and deductions
- Clockspot · 2026 paid leave rates
These are estimates for planning, not tax advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes and benefits can change the exact amount. Leftover Planner is not affiliated with the IRS or any state agency.