Salary & Take-Home Pay Calculators Colorado

Colorado Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your net paycheck in Colorado with a flat 4.4% state income tax. See federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and take-home pay.

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Colorado Quick Facts

4.4% Income Tax Rate

0.51% Property Tax Rate

$82,254 Median Income

105.1 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Calculates your net paycheck in Colorado. Colorado uses a flat state income tax of 4.4%. Federal tax uses 2026 brackets. FICA: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600) + Medicare 1.45%.

Key State Information

Colorado paycheck facts: State income tax: a flat 4.4% state income tax. Median household income: $82,254. Cost of living index: 105.1 (100 = national average).

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with real state data Estimates only — not financial advice

Data Source

IRS, Tax Foundation

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax is taken from a paycheck in Colorado?

In Colorado, your paycheck is reduced by federal income tax (10-37%), Colorado state income tax (4.4%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Total effective tax rate is typically 25-35% for most workers.

Is Colorado a good state for take-home pay?

Colorado has moderate state income taxes. However, consider cost of living (105.1 vs national avg of 100) and sales tax (2.9%) when comparing.