Colorado Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your net paycheck in Colorado with a flat 4.4% state income tax. See federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and take-home pay.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Calculates your net paycheck in Colorado. Colorado uses a flat state income tax of 4.4%. Federal tax uses 2026 brackets. FICA: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600) + Medicare 1.45%.
Key State Information
Colorado paycheck facts: State income tax: a flat 4.4% state income tax. Median household income: $82,254. Cost of living index: 105.1 (100 = national average).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much tax is taken from a paycheck in Colorado?
In Colorado, your paycheck is reduced by federal income tax (10-37%), Colorado state income tax (4.4%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Total effective tax rate is typically 25-35% for most workers.
Is Colorado a good state for take-home pay?
Colorado has moderate state income taxes. However, consider cost of living (105.1 vs national avg of 100) and sales tax (2.9%) when comparing.
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