The hourly minimum wage in Colorado is expected to increase to $15.16 from $14.81 for calendar year 2026, according to Bloomberg Tax calculations.
The calculations were based on Colorado law and federal data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
If the minimum wage rises to $15.16, the tipped minimum wage would be $12.14 because the maximum state tip credit is $3.02.
A handful of Colorado’s localities have established minimum wage rates higher than the statewide one. The minimum wage for 2026 will rise to $16.82 from $15.57 in the city of Boulder, to $17.99 from $16.57 in Boulder County ...
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