Colorado Paycheck Calculator 2025
Colorado charges a flat 4.4% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,224.94
$57,849 per year · 77.1% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $312.08
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Colorado state income tax
- $126.92
- Take-home pay
- $2,224.94
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How taxes work in Colorado
Colorado levies a flat state income tax of 4.4%. Unlike a progressive system, the same rate applies to all of your taxable income rather than rising as you earn more.
Colorado does not offer a separate state standard deduction in this model, so the flat rate applies to taxable income from the first dollar.
On top of this 4.4% state tax, every Colorado paycheck also has federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare) withheld.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Colorado
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Colorado. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,609 per year — 79.3% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,162 | $199 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Colorado state income tax | $2,640 | $102 |
| Take-home pay | $47,609 | $1,831 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Colorado have a state income tax?
Colorado charges a flat 4.4% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Colorado income tax rate?
Colorado uses a single flat rate of 4.4% on taxable income. The same rate applies regardless of how much you earn.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Colorado?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Colorado withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.