What is the minimum wage in Boulder?

The minimum wage in Boulder is $16.82 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.

How much is that per year at full time?

At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Boulder minimum wage works out to about $34,986 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.

City / local ordinance · CO

Minimum wage in Boulder

$16.82 per hour

Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder rate (same as unincorporated Boulder County). Up from $15.57 in 2025.

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Wage (USD, per hour)

Hours per week

Hourly: $16.82
Daily: $135
Weekly: $673
Monthly: $2,915
Annual: $34,986

Gross earnings before tax and deductions. Weekly/monthly/annual figures assume 40 paid hours every week of the year. Actual take-home depends on local taxes, benefits, and hours worked.

Hourly: $16.82
Weekly (40h): $673
Monthly: $2,915
Annual: $34,986

Minimum wage in Boulder: FAQ

What is the minimum wage in Boulder?: The minimum wage in Boulder is $16.82 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
How much is that per year at full time?: At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Boulder minimum wage works out to about $34,986 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?: City of Boulder rate (same as unincorporated Boulder County). Up from $15.57 in 2025.