Colorado take-home pay in 2026
| Annual salary | State income tax | Take-home pay per year | Every two weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,492 | $40,643 | $1,563 |
| $75,000 | $2,592 | $58,671 | $2,257 |
| $100,000 | $3,692 | $75,048 | $2,886 |
| $150,000 | $5,892 | $107,239 | $4,125 |
| $250,000 | $10,292 | $172,079 | $6,618 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k).
How Colorado taxes your paycheck
- Flat tax: 4.4% of federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction applies.
- FAMLI: Colorado's paid family and medical leave premium is 0.88% of wages in 2026, split evenly: employees pay 0.44%, up to the Social Security wage base.
- Occupational privilege tax: people who work in Denver pay $5.75 a month ($69 a year); Aurora, Greenwood Village and Sheridan have smaller similar taxes.
- Colorado has no county or city income tax beyond these flat monthly charges.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Colorado?
About $75,000 a year, or roughly $2,890 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026 after federal tax, Colorado tax of about $3,690, FAMLI, Social Security and Medicare.
What is the Colorado income tax rate for 2026?
A flat 4.4% of federal taxable income.
What is the FAMLI deduction on my Colorado paycheck?
Your share of the paid family and medical leave premium: 0.44% of wages in 2026.
What is the Denver head tax?
The Occupational Privilege Tax: $5.75 a month withheld from employees who work in Denver and earn at least $500 that month; employers pay a further $4.
Estimates for 2026 based on the standard deduction; your actual withholding depends on your W-4, benefits and other income.
Sources
Rules checked: October 2026
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