Estimate your Colorado take-home pay with the 4.40% flat state income tax, federal withholding, and FICA. Works for hourly and salary pay, and runs privately in your browser.
For example, a single filer earning $65,000 a year in Colorado takes home about $1,989.44 every two weeks, or $51,725 a year.
| Annual salary | Biweekly take-home | Federal income tax | FICA | State + local tax | Annual take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $1,113.09 | $2,062 | $2,677 | $1,320 | $28,940 |
| $50,000 | $1,551.28 | $3,862 | $3,825 | $1,980 | $40,333 |
| $65,000 | $1,989.44 | $5,662 | $4,973 | $2,640 | $51,725 |
| $80,000 | $2,374.34 | $8,847 | $6,120 | $3,300 | $61,733 |
| $100,000 | $2,881.65 | $13,247 | $7,650 | $4,180 | $74,923 |
| $150,000 | $4,127.97 | $24,818 | $11,475 | $6,380 | $107,327 |
Assumes single filing status, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, biweekly pay, and no pre-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact situation.
Colorado paycheck calculator — a free online paycheck calculator Colorado workers use to estimate net pay after the 4.40% flat state income tax, federal taxes, and payroll deductions.
This free Colorado paycheck calculator estimates take-home pay for hourly and salary workers across the state. Use it as a paycheck calculator Colorado employees can run before every pay period — enter wages, pay frequency, and W-4 details to see federal withholding, Colorado state tax, FICA, and deductions in your browser.
Colorado uses a flat 4.40% state income tax on wages after the DR 1098 standard deduction ($5,000 single / $10,000 married). This Colorado paycheck tax calculator breaks out state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and benefit deductions so you see exactly what is withheld from each check.
Colorado has a single flat 4.40% income tax rate that applies to all taxable income. Employers calculate withholding using the DR 1098 worksheet based on your federal W-4 filing status. Colorado has no city or county income taxes — Denver's occupational privilege tax is separate from state income withholding.
Hourly workers in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins, and across Colorado can model regular hours, overtime, tips, and shift differentials. Salary employees can enter annual pay and compare pay frequencies. The Colorado paycheck calculator updates instantly as you change inputs.
Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Consult the Colorado Department of Revenue or a tax professional for official withholding guidance.
Tax tables last updated 2026-01-01. See our calculation methodology for how withholding is computed.