Colorado Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Colorado after federal income tax, Colorado state income tax, and FICA.
You keep 75% of your gross pay
Federal income taxAnnual: −$13,170.00
- Gross income
- $100,000
- Federal standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Federal taxable income
- $83,900
| Bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$12,400 | 10.0% | $1,240 |
| $12,400–$50,400 | 12.0% | $4,560 |
| $50,400–$105,700 | 22.0% | $7,370 |
| Total | $13,170 | |
Source:IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (drop PDF) — Section 4.01 Tax Rate Tables and Section 3.14 Standard Deduction, tax year 2026fetched June 17, 2026
State income taxAnnual: −$3,691.60
- Gross income
- $100,000
- State standard deduction
- −$16,100
- Colorado taxable income
- $83,900
$83,900 × 4.4% = $3,692
Source:Colorado General Assembly — SB24-228 (TABOR refund mechanisms): 4.40% baseline for tax years 2025+fetched June 17, 2026
Social SecurityAnnual: −$6,200.00
- Wages subject to Social Security
- $100,000
$100,000 × 6.2% = $6,200
Source:SSA Office of the Chief Actuary — Contribution and Benefit Basefetched June 17, 2026
MedicareAnnual: −$1,450.00
- Wages subject to Medicare
- $100,000
$100,000 × 1.45% = $1,450Medicare has no wage cap.
Source:IRS Topic No. 751 — Social Security and Medicare withholding ratesfetched June 17, 2026
Updated June 17, 2026Source: Colorado General Assembly — SB24-228 (TABOR refund mechanisms): 4.40% baseline for tax years 2025+
Colorado income tax, explained
Colorado has a flat income tax of 4.40% for 2026. It is calculated on your federal taxable income, which means the federal standard deduction effectively carries over before the flat rate is applied.
Colorado's rate occasionally dips below 4.40% in years when the state has a large TABOR surplus to refund, but 4.40% is the standing rate for 2026 unless the state certifies a temporary reduction.
Example take-home pay in Colorado
Single filer, 2026 rates, before any pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,492 | $3,825 | $40,863 | $3,405 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,592 | $5,738 | $59,001 | $4,917 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,692 | $7,650 | $75,488 | $6,291 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Colorado's income tax rate?
- Colorado has a flat 4.40% income tax for 2026, applied to your federal taxable income.
- Why do some sources say 4.25%?
- 4.25% was a one-time reduction for tax year 2024 funded by a TABOR surplus. The rate returned to 4.40% for 2025 and 2026.
- Does Colorado use the federal standard deduction?
- Effectively yes — Colorado starts from your federal taxable income, so the federal standard deduction is already built in before the 4.40% rate applies.
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Estimate only — not tax advice. This calculator gives an approximate take-home figure based on 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA), and, where shown, state income tax. It does not account for tax credits (such as the Child Tax Credit or EITC), the Alternative Minimum Tax, preferential capital-gains rates, or itemized deductions beyond the standard deduction. Your actual paycheck may differ. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice specific to your situation.