US state minimum wage
Minimum wage in Colorado
$15.16 per hour
Effective 2026-01-01 · Source: dol.gov
CPI-indexed annually. Some localities (e.g., Denver) higher.
Earnings calculator
Adjust the wage or the hours you work to see gross weekly, monthly and annual pay.
- Hourly
- $15.16
- Daily
- $121
- Weekly
- $606
- Monthly
- $2,628
- Annual
- $31,533
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
- $15.16
- Weekly (40h)
- $606
- Monthly
- $2,628
- Annual
- $31,533
Minimum wage in Colorado: FAQ
- What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
- The minimum wage in Colorado is $15.16 per hour, effective 2026-01-01.
- How much is that per year at full time?
- At 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, the Colorado minimum wage works out to about $31,533 in gross annual pay, before tax and deductions.
- Are there exceptions or upcoming changes?
- CPI-indexed annually. Some localities (e.g., Denver) higher.