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))
$2,231.29
$58,014 per year · 77.4% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Colorado state income tax
- $126.92
- Take-home pay
- $2,231.29
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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 $47,699 per year — 79.5% 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 | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Colorado state income tax | $2,640 | $102 |
| Take-home pay | $47,699 | $1,835 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 Colorado tax inputs on this page are based on Colorado tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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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.