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Colorado Paycheck Calculator

See your exact Colorado take-home pay with the 4.4% flat tax. Free, instant, no signup required. Updated 2026.

Calculate your exact take-home pay in Colorado for 2026. Colorado has a flat state income tax rate of 4.4% for 2026. Use our free calculator below.

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Colorado Take-Home Pay Calculator

2026 federal rates · 4.40% state income tax

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Colorado Tax Facts for 2026

📊 State Income Tax Applies

Colorado uses a flat 4.4% income tax rate on all income. Colorado reduced its rate from 4.55% in recent years and may reduce further based on TABOR refund calculations.

Colorado Salary Examples (2026)

Annual SalaryMonthly Take-HomeAnnual Take-HomeEffective Tax Rate
$40,000$2,762$33,14417.1%
$60,000$3,878$46,53622.4%
$80,000$4,960$59,52025.6%
$100,000$5,986$71,83228.2%
$150,000$8,436$101,23232.5%

*Estimates for single filer, standard deduction, no additional deductions.

🏔️ TABOR Keeps Taxes in Check Colorado's Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) limits how much tax revenue the state can keep — excess revenue gets refunded to taxpayers. This has led to temporary rate reductions in recent years, meaning Colorado workers sometimes get surprise refunds.

Major Colorado Cities — Cost of Living

CityMedian Home PriceAvg Rent (1BR)Cost of Living
Denver$550,000$1,900High
Boulder$780,000$2,200Very High
Colorado Springs$390,000$1,500Moderate
Fort Collins$450,000$1,600High
Aurora$430,000$1,550Moderate-High

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