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Create accurate paystubs for Colorado employees with Flat 4.4% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Colorado State Income Tax | 4.4% | State | Flat rate • Std deduction: $14,600 |
| Colorado FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) | 0.45% | Special | Employee share of paid family/medical leave program |
| Denver Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) | $5.75/month employee + $4/month employer | Local | Denver workers earning > $500/month |
| Aurora Occupational Privilege Tax | $2/month employee | Local | Aurora workers |
| Greenwood Village OPT | $4/month employee | Local | Greenwood Village workers |
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Colorado launched its FAMLI paid leave program in 2024 with premiums split between employers and employees. Several Colorado cities levy their own occupational privilege taxes.
Colorado uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 4.4%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Colorado workers typically see 6 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide a statement with each pay showing gross and net wages and all deductions.
Employers must pay at least monthly, or more frequently as required by written agreement.
A typical Colorado paystub includes 6 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Colorado State Income Tax (4.4%), Colorado FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) (0.45%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Colorado has a flat income tax rate of 4.4%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.
Colorado FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) is a state program that provides paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Employees contribute 0.45% of their wages. This deduction appears on your paystub as a separate withholding.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Colorado impose local income or occupational taxes: Denver Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT) ($5.75/month employee + $4/month employer) applies to Denver workers earning > $500/month. Aurora Occupational Privilege Tax ($2/month employee) applies to Aurora workers. Greenwood Village OPT ($4/month employee) applies to Greenwood Village workers. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Colorado is $14.42 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Colorado paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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