Colorado State Income Tax 2026
Colorado taxes wages at a flat 4.4% in 2026. On a $75,000 salary a single filer owes about $2,591 in Colorado income tax, an effective rate of 3.46%.
| Salary | Colorado income tax per year | Effective state rate | Per month | Take-home after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $611 | 2.04% | $50 | $25,673 |
| $40,000 | $1,051 | 2.63% | $87 | $33,268 |
| $50,000 | $1,491 | 2.98% | $124 | $40,863 |
| $60,000 | $1,931 | 3.22% | $160 | $48,458 |
| $75,000 | $2,591 | 3.46% | $215 | $59,000 |
| $100,000 | $3,691 | 3.69% | $307 | $75,488 |
| $150,000 | $5,891 | 3.93% | $490 | $107,899 |
| $250,000 | $10,291 | 4.12% | $857 | $172,890 |
How Colorado taxes wages
Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The calculator uses a standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for joint filers. Colorado taxes taxable income at 4.4%. The standard deduction used here matches the 2026 federal amounts. Denver and Aurora charge an occupational privilege tax, a flat dollar amount, not a percent of wages. FAMLI withholding is not included until the 2026 employee share is confirmed from the state. Source: Colorado Department of Revenue.
What is not in the state income tax number
The state line here is income tax only. Federal income tax follows IRS Publication 15-T, and Social Security and Medicare are the same in every state. City or county wage tax is not included in the table; the paycheck calculator lets you add it.
Colorado tax on a paycheck
For take-home pay after every tax, use the Colorado paycheck calculator, or the Colorado hourly to salary calculator if you are starting from a wage. Wages at the bottom of the scale: Colorado minimum wage. Every state at once: state income tax rates.
| State | Top rate | State income tax per year | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado income tax (this page) | 4.4% | $2,591 | $59,000 |
| Utah income tax | 4.45% | $3,109 | $58,482 |
| Wyoming income tax | none | $0 | $61,592 |
| New Mexico income tax | 5.9% | $2,359 | $59,233 |
Sources
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Brackets used for the estimate
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.4% |
| Over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.4% |
Source: Colorado Department of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets on this page, except where the method above says otherwise.
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Questions
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Statutory estimate, not the employer wage table. The top rate used on this page is 4.4%.
What is the Colorado income tax rate in 2026?
A flat 4.4%.
How much Colorado income tax on $50,000?
About $1,491 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 2.98%. Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are extra.
How much Colorado income tax on $100,000?
About $3,691 a year for a single filer in 2026, an effective rate of 3.69%.
Is this the amount an employer withholds?
It is an estimate of the tax owed using the statutory rates, not the state’s wage-bracket withholding table, so a pay stub can differ.