Colorado Tax Brackets 2026
Colorado uses a single flat income tax rate of 4.4% for 2026. It applies to your taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions, the same rate at every income level.
| Flat rate on taxable income (all filing statuses) | 4.4% |
Colorado standard deduction (2026)
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married filing jointly | $32,200 |
| Married filing separately | $16,100 |
| Head of household | $24,150 |
Several Colorado cities levy a flat monthly Occupational Privilege Tax (a per-employee 'head tax', not income-based) on employees earning above a monthly threshold: Denver (employee 5.75/month), plus Aurora, Glendale, Greenwood Village and Sheridan. These are fixed dollar amounts, not a percentage of pay.
See what these rates leave of an actual salary: Colorado paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Colorado?
For 2026, the top income tax rate in Colorado is a flat 4.4%. Graduated states apply that top rate only to income above the final threshold, not to your whole salary.
How do Colorado taxes compare with other states?
The clearest comparison is take-home pay on the same salary across states. Use the take-home pages to see how Colorado stacks up against a no-income-tax state and its neighbors.
Federal: IRS 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) · FICA: IRS Topic 751 · Wage base: SSA · Colorado: Colorado Department of Revenue / Colorado FAMLI Division · CO FAMLI (employee share): Colorado FAMLI Division. Rates current as of July 17, 2026. Annual-liability estimates, not payroll withholding — see methodology.