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2026 take-home pay

Calculate your real take-home pay in Colorado

Estimate your take-home pay in Colorado for 2026.

Quick answer: Colorado has a state income tax (flat 4.4%). On a $75,000 salary, a single filer takes home roughly $58,293 per year in 2026 after federal income tax, Colorado state tax, and FICA (Social Security + Medicare).

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Your take-home pay

$74,780.00

per year

$74,780 per year · 25.2% effective tax rate
Gross pay
$100,000.00
Federal income tax
− $13,170.00
Social Security
− $6,200.00
Medicare
− $1,450.00
State income tax
− $4,400.00
Net pay
$74,780.00

Estimates only — not professional tax advice. 2026 tax year.

Colorado keeps its income tax refreshingly simple with a flat 4.4% rate on taxable income — no brackets to track and no rate increase as your salary grows. What can catch new residents off guard is the occupational privilege tax (often called the "head tax") charged by cities like Denver and Aurora, a small fixed monthly amount withheld from workers earning above a threshold. The calculator below applies the flat 4.4% state rate so you can estimate your take-home pay, with the city head tax being a minor additional deduction where it applies.

How take-home pay works in Colorado

Your paycheck starts with your gross pay. From there, the federal government takes income tax based on 2026 marginal brackets and your filing status, plus FICA — Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, with an extra 0.9% on high earners).

Colorado applies a single flat income tax rate of 4.4% to all taxable income, regardless of filing status or earnings. There are no progressive brackets, so your state rate stays the same whether you earn $40,000 or $400,000. A handful of Colorado cities also charge a small flat occupational privilege tax on workers, separate from the state income tax.

Estimates only — not professional tax advice.

Major cities in Colorado

These estimates apply to workers across Colorado, including:

Frequently asked questions

What is the Colorado state income tax rate in 2026?
Colorado uses a flat 4.4% income tax on all taxable income, the same for every filing status. The calculator above applies this single rate to estimate your state withholding.
What is the Denver occupational privilege tax?
Denver charges a small fixed "head tax" on employees earning above a monthly wage threshold within the city, plus an employer-paid portion. It is a flat dollar amount, not a percentage, and is separate from the 4.4% state income tax.
Does my Colorado tax rate go up as I earn more?
No. Colorado is a flat-tax state, so the 4.4% rate applies to all taxable income regardless of how much you make. Earning more does not push you into a higher state bracket.
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Yes. Colorado taxes wage income (Flat 4.4%). The calculator above includes it in your estimate.
How is my take-home pay calculated?
We start from your gross pay, then subtract federal income tax (2026 marginal brackets), Social Security (6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200k), and your state income tax. Any 401(k) and pre-tax deductions are removed before income tax is figured.
Which states have no income tax?
Nine states have no state income tax on wages: Texas, Florida, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, Tennessee, and New Hampshire. Living there usually means a bigger paycheck.
Is this exact?
It is a solid estimate using 2026 federal and state rates and standard deductions. It does not capture local/city taxes, credits, or unusual situations. Treat it as a ballpark — not professional tax advice.
What is FICA?
FICA is the combination of Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes. Together they total 7.65% of most wages (6.2% Social Security up to the wage base, plus 1.45% Medicare on all wages).

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