Colorado Paycheck & Salary Calculator
Colorado has a state income tax of up to 4.4%. Enter an hourly wage or a yearly salary to estimate your take-home pay below, then turn it into a Colorado pay stub you can preview live and download as a PDF.
Colorado paycheck calculator
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,621.29
$42,154 per year after taxes
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 |
| Social Security | −$124.00 |
| Medicare | −$29.00 |
| Colorado income tax | −$60.75 |
| CO FAMLI | −$8.80 |
| Net pay | $1,621.29 |
Estimate for 2026 using IRS Publication 15-T and Colorado withholding rates, with no pre-tax deductions or extra W-4 withholding. Not tax advice.
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
Yes
Local tax
None
Colorado payroll rules at a glance
- Minimum wage
- $15.16 per hour Some cities, such as Denver, set a higher local minimum wage.
- Overtime
- 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week or over 12 in a day.
- How often to pay
- Employees must be paid at least once a month on a regular payday.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor state law summaries, checked November 2026. Rules can change and some cities set higher rates, so confirm with the Colorado labor department before you run payroll.
Why use Thi Pay Stubs for a Colorado pay stub?
Thi Pay Stubs calculates Colorado withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus Colorado's own 2026 income tax brackets, along with the additional state payroll tax. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
Choose from 7 pay stub designs, generate multiple pay periods in a single order, and pay with a credit card or PayPal. See pricing or browse all templates.
Questions
Colorado pay stub FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
$15.16 per hour. Some cities, such as Denver, set a higher local minimum wage. Overtime: 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week or over 12 in a day.
How often must employees be paid in Colorado?
Employees must be paid at least once a month on a regular payday.
Does Colorado have state income tax?
Yes. Colorado's state income tax brackets go up to 4.4% for 2026, and Thi Pay Stubs calculates the correct amount automatically based on the pay entered.
What taxes appear on a Colorado pay stub?
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). For Colorado, state income tax is added as well. Colorado also has an additional state-specific payroll tax that Thi Pay Stubs calculates automatically.
How do I work out take-home pay from a salary in Colorado?
Choose Salary in the calculator above, enter the yearly salary and how often you are paid. It divides the salary by the number of pay periods (26 for biweekly, for example) and subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Colorado income tax to show your take-home pay per paycheck and per year.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52. For example, $25 an hour at 40 hours a week is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 a year before taxes. Enter your hourly rate and hours above to see the take-home amount in Colorado.
Can I generate a pay stub for any city or county in Colorado?
Yes — Thi Pay Stubs's Colorado calculations apply statewide, and you can enter any city or county as part of the address.
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