Minimum wage in Colorado
$15.16 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $31,533 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate; higher in some cities
Note: State rate; higher in some cities
Minimum wage
$15.16
an hour
A year, full time
$31,533
A month
$2,628
Rank
42 of 51
1 = lowest; +109% vs U.S.
| State | Minimum wage | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $15.10 | 40 |
| Arizona | $15.15 | 41 |
| Colorado | $15.16 | 42 |
| Oregon | $15.55 | 43 |
| New Jersey | $15.92 | 44 |
| U.S. | $7.25 | - |
Common questions
What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
$15.16 an hour, per the U.S. Department of Labor. Full time (2,080 hours) that is $31,533 a year before tax (our calculation). State rate; higher in some cities
How does Colorado's minimum wage compare?
Colorado ranks 42 of 51 (1 = lowest). The federal minimum is $7.25 an hour.
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