Colorado Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay in Colorado. State minimum wage $15.16/hr, 4.4% top tax rate. See gross & net overtime earnings.
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Pre-filled: Computed from Colorado's actual flat brackets at $57,200 default annual gross pay — the calculator uses real Colorado brackets by default; edit this only to model a different flat rate
Overtime Hourly Rate
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Weekly Overtime Pay (Gross)
$300.00
Annual Net Pay (After Tax)
$45,623.00
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Overtime Hourly Rate
$30.00
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Results should not be considered financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Overtime pay calculation for Colorado. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5x their regular rate for hours worked over 40/week. The current federal executive, administrative, and professional exemption salary level is $684/week ($35,568/year), and the highly compensated employee threshold is $107,432/year (restored by 91 FR 27833 effective 2026-05-15). Salary level alone does not establish exemption: the applicable duties test still matters. The salary requirements do not apply to licensed doctors or lawyers actually practicing, teachers, or outside-sales employees; certain computer employees can instead qualify at $27.63/hour. State law may provide additional protections. Colorado state minimum wage is $15.16/hr (above federal $7.25). Net pay accounts for federal income tax (estimated), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Colorado's flat 4.4% state income tax. It does not apply the temporary 26 U.S.C. §225 deduction for qualified FLSA overtime premiums available in tax years 2025-2028.
Key State Information
Colorado overtime facts: Minimum wage $15.16/hr | Tipped cash wage before tips $12.14/hr | State tax up to 4.4% | Median household income $97,113.
Example Calculation
Let's calculate overtime earnings for a warehouse worker in Colorado.
Regular hourly rate: $22/hour. This week: 45 hours worked (40 regular + 5 overtime). Regular pay: 40 × $22 = $880. Overtime pay: 5 × $33 (1.5×) = $165. Gross weekly pay: $1,045. Annualized with consistent overtime: $54,340/year.
Result: Weekly gross: $1,045 ($880 regular + $165 overtime). The calculator estimates withholding from gross wages; it does not apply the temporary 26 U.S.C. §225 deduction available for tax years 2025-2028. Eligible workers may deduct only the FLSA-required overtime premium — not the full overtime paycheck — subject to the $12,500 single/$25,000 joint caps and MAGI phase-out. FICA and applicable state taxes still apply.
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What is the overtime rate in Colorado?
The standard overtime rate in Colorado is 1.5x (time-and-a-half) your regular hourly pay for hours worked over 40 per week. With Colorado's minimum wage of $15.16/hr, the minimum overtime rate is $22.74/hr.
Is overtime taxed differently in Colorado?
Overtime is wage income subject to normal withholding and FICA. For tax years 2025-2028, eligible workers may claim a federal deduction under 26 U.S.C. §225 for only the FLSA-required overtime premium — not the full overtime paycheck — capped at $12,500 single/$25,000 joint and subject to a MAGI phase-out. This calculator does not apply that return-level deduction. In Colorado, state income tax can reach a 4.4% marginal rate.
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