Colorado Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Colorado state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Colorado tax rates · FICA · Colorado DR 0004
State Income Tax
4.4% flat rate
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Colorado DR 0004
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Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Colorado state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Colorado Tax Guide
Colorado Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Colorado uses a flat 4.4% income tax rate. All taxable income is taxed at the same percentage, regardless of how much you earn. This makes payroll calculations straightforward.
Colorado has a 4.4% flat income tax. Employees also pay into the FAMLI program for paid family leave coverage.
Colorado's Proposition 121 reduced the flat rate from 4.55% to 4.4% effective 2022 and remains in effect for 2026.
Colorado Payroll Tax Summary
State Income Tax4.4% flat rate
Tax TypeFlat rate
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormColorado DR 0004
Additional Payroll Taxes
Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) — 0.9% total, employee/employer split
FAQ
Colorado payroll tax questions
What is the Colorado income tax rate for 2026?
Colorado uses a flat 4.4% income tax rate on all taxable income. Unlike progressive-tax states, the same rate applies whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000. This makes Colorado payroll tax calculations simple and predictable.
What taxes do Colorado employees pay on their paycheck?
Colorado employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Colorado state income tax (4.4% flat rate); (5) Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) — 0.9% total, employee/employer split. The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Colorado employees use?
Colorado employees complete Colorado DR 0004 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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