State income tax structure
Flat withholding worksheet plus FAMLI.
2026 COLORADO TAKE-HOME PAY ESTIMATOR
Colorado Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Colorado take-home pay after federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and applicable payroll deductions. Colorado FAMLI premiums can reduce employee take-home pay.
4.40% employer worksheet rate2026 federal tablesFree to use
COLORADO PAYCHECK TAXES
What can come out of a Colorado paycheck?
The calculation separates federal withholding, FICA, state income tax, local tax where supported, state payroll programs, and employee deductions.
Social Security
Employee Social Security applies to covered wages up to the 2026 federal wage base.
Medicare
Standard employee Medicare tax applies to covered wages, with additional withholding at higher wage levels.
Colorado payroll environment
Flat withholding worksheet plus FAMLI.
Mandatory state programs
Colorado FAMLI employee premium is estimated separately.
WORKED EXAMPLE
A $65,000 salary in Colorado
Load a biweekly $65,000 annual salary into the calculator. The result updates using the selected W-4 details and Colorado module.
Annual salary$65,000
Pay scheduleBiweekly
State structureFlat
REFERENCE SALARIES
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COLORADO FAQ
Colorado paycheck questions
Does Colorado have state income tax on paychecks?
Yes. Colorado uses 4.40% employer worksheet rate for paycheck withholding.
What is the Colorado income tax rate in 2026?
4.40% employer worksheet rate. The exact amount can also depend on the state withholding certificate, filing status, allowances, deductions, locality, payroll-period rules, and rounding.
Does this calculator include local taxes in Colorado?
No local income tax is included in this estimate.
What mandatory payroll programs can affect a Colorado paycheck?
Colorado FAMLI employee premium is estimated separately.
Why could my actual Colorado paycheck be different?
Employer payroll settings, state withholding certificates, benefits, retirement plans, bonuses, multiple jobs, taxable fringe benefits, local taxes, rounding and garnishments can all change the final amount.
METHODOLOGY
How this estimate is built
Reviewed 2026-07-11Federal income tax uses the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T automated percentage method. Employee Social Security is calculated at 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base, and standard Medicare at 1.45%.
Uses the 2026 Colorado DR 1098 employer worksheet baseline. An optional annual DR 0004 adjustment is available for employees whose Colorado certificate changes the default deduction.
State reference: 4.40% employer worksheet rate. Colorado FAMLI employee premium is estimated separately.
Important estimate limitation
This calculator provides an informational estimate and is not tax, legal, accounting or payroll advice. Verify state and local withholding against your employer's payroll records and current official guidance.