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Colorado Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax in 2026.
Enter your salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and Colorado withholding on every paycheck.
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Estimated take-home
per biweekly pay · $59,732 / yr
Example take-home pay in Colorado
A single filer earning $70,000 in Colorado takes home about $55,703/year ($2,142.44 per biweekly paycheck).
Single filer, no 401(k) or pre-tax health premium.
Colorado state income tax details
Flat state tax rate
4.4%
State standard deduction
$16,100
Single · $32,200 married filing jointly
Some Colorado cities levy a flat occupational privilege tax (a small monthly dollar amount, not a % of income).
Breakdown
Effective tax rate 20.0% of gross
Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are calculated the same way in every state — see how we calculate it.
Colorado paycheck questions
What is Colorado's income tax rate in 2026?
Colorado applies a flat 4.4% state income tax in 2026.
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Colorado levies a state individual income tax, which is withheld from your paycheck alongside federal income tax and FICA.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Colorado?
Your paycheck in Colorado has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45% of wages, and Colorado state income tax at a flat 4.4%.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Colorado?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Colorado takes home about $59,001 per year, or $2,269.27 per biweekly paycheck, in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in Colorado?
Some Colorado cities levy a flat occupational privilege tax (a small monthly dollar amount, not a % of income).
What is Colorado's state standard deduction for 2026?
Colorado allows a state standard deduction of $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly in 2026.
Sources: Colorado DOR 2026 / Tax Foundation (state uses federal standard deduction), IRS, SSA. Tax year 2026. Last verified 2026-02-11.