Colorado Taxes & Wages in 2026
Colorado has a flat state income tax of 4.4%, a statewide sales tax of 2.9%, and a 2026 minimum wage of $15.16/hour. Here is the at-a-glance picture, with sources.
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Income Tax
Colorado uses a flat rate of 4.4% on all taxable income — the same rate whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000.
Sales Tax
The statewide sales tax is 2.9%. Cities and counties add local option taxes — combined rates commonly run 1.5–3 percentage points higher than the state rate.
2026 Minimum Wage
$15.16/hour (tipped minimum 12.14). Rates shown are the general adult minimum; some employers and industries differ.
Tax Filing Notes
File the Colorado state return in addition to your federal return. The flat rate applies to federal taxable income with state-specific adjustments.
How Colorado compares
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Colorado 2026 — FAQ
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Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Colorado revenue department before relying on them.
Data sources & methodology
- Standard formulas Amortization, compound interest, and retirement projection equations per finance practice.
- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
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