Colorado Paycheck Calculator 2026
Flat 4.4% state income tax
Use this free Colorado paycheck calculator to estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and state withholding.
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2026 Tax Year
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How Colorado Taxes Affect Your Paycheck
Colorado applies a flat 4.4% state income tax, which keeps state withholding relatively simple compared with progressive-bracket states.
Some municipalities, including Denver and Aurora, may impose occupational privilege or other local payroll-related taxes depending on work location and earnings.
Even with flat state tax, paycheck differences still come from federal withholding selections and pre-tax deductions.
Colorado Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4.40% |
Other Colorado Payroll Taxes
Colorado does not have a statewide employee-paid disability insurance payroll tax. Local occupational taxes in certain cities can create additional paycheck deductions.
Federal Payroll Taxes Still Apply
No matter which state you live in, paychecks include federal income tax withholding plus FICA taxes. For most workers in 2026, FICA equals 6.2% Social Security (up to the wage base) and 1.45% Medicare on all wages.
Higher earners may also pay Additional Medicare Tax (0.9%) above the federal threshold. This page's example uses standard single-filer assumptions for a quick benchmark.
$75,000 Salary Example (Colorado, Single Filer, 2026)
| Item | Estimated Annual Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross Salary | $75,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | $9,615 |
| State Income Tax | $3,300 |
| FICA (Social Security + Medicare) | $5,738 |
| Estimated Take-Home Pay | $56,347 |
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