Colorado Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Colorado after federal, state and FICA taxes.
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Colorado Tax & Pay Facts (2026)
Salary Examples in Colorado
| Gross salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,760 | $3,060 | $32,560 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,640 | $4,590 | $47,750 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $3,520 | $6,120 | $61,590 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,400 | $7,650 | $74,780 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,600 | $11,475 | $107,191 |
Take-Home Pay by Pay Period in Colorado
How much lands in each paycheck depends on how often you are paid. Based on an $80,000 salary in Colorado — about $61,590/year after federal, state and FICA taxes — here is the estimated take-home for each common pay frequency:
| Pay frequency | Paychecks / year | Take-home each |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,184 |
| Bi-weekly | 26 | $2,369 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,566 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,133 |
Weekly pays 52 checks a year, bi-weekly 26, semi-monthly 24 and monthly 12. Amounts are before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Colorado has a flat state income tax of 4.4% in 2026, on top of federal income tax and FICA.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Colorado?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Colorado state income tax. Most workers keep around 68–80% of gross pay — use the calculator above for your exact take-home.
What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
The minimum wage in Colorado is $15.16 per hour (2026).
Is this also a payroll, salary, and wage calculator for Colorado?
Yes. A paycheck calculator, payroll calculator, salary calculator and wage calculator all answer the same question — how much of your pay you keep after taxes. It works for salaried and hourly workers alike: pick Annual salary or Hourly wage above. For an hourly wage, enter your rate and hours per week and it annualizes automatically (for example, $25/hour × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $52,000 a year).
How much is take-home pay per paycheck in Colorado — weekly, biweekly, or monthly?
Divide your annual take-home pay by the number of paychecks you receive: 52 for weekly, 26 for biweekly, 24 for semi-monthly, or 12 for monthly. For example, $60,000 of net pay a year is about $1,154 weekly, $2,308 biweekly, $2,500 semi-monthly, or $5,000 monthly, before any post-tax deductions such as health premiums or 401(k) contributions.
How much Social Security and Medicare tax is withheld in Colorado?
FICA is the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% on the first $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare is 1.45% on all wages (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). Together that's 7.65% of pay up to the Social Security wage cap — on top of federal and any Colorado state income tax.