Colorado Pay Stub Generator

Build an accurate Colorado pay stub with real 2026 state tax math β€” the generator comes pre-set to Colorado. Free to preview; pay only for the clean PDF download.

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Colorado taxes in 2026 β€” what lands on your stub

Example: $2,500 biweekly paycheck in Colorado

Gross pay (biweekly)$2,500.00
Federal income tax$216.15
State income tax (CO)$82.75
CO FAMLI$11.00
Social Security$155.00
Medicare$36.25
Net pay$1998.85

Assumes $2,500 biweekly gross ($65,000/year), single filing status, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions, no dependents, and no extra withholding. Mandatory lines show the current-period amount. Computed with TrueStub’s 2026 tax engine; estimates only β€” not tax advice.

Colorado pay stub law

Under Colo. Rev. Stat. Β§ 8-4-103(4): Colorado law requires employers to provide an itemized pay statement on each regular payday showing gross wages, itemized deductions (including CO FAMLI), net wages, pay period dates, employee name, and hours worked for hourly employees.

Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (cdle.colorado.gov)

Colorado pay stub FAQs

Does Colorado require employers to give pay stubs?

Colorado law requires employers to provide an itemized pay statement on each regular payday showing gross wages, itemized deductions (including CO FAMLI), net wages, pay period dates, employee name, and hours worked for hourly employees.

What is the Colorado state income tax rate in 2026?

In 2026, Colorado levies personal income tax on wage earnings calculated from state withholding tables. TrueStub calculates exact withholding automatically.

Can a Colorado earnings statement be electronic?

Yes, Colorado permits electronic pay statements as long as employees have free and confidential electronic access and the ability to print.

What deductions appear on a Colorado pay stub?

Statutory deductions include Federal Income Tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and Colorado State Income Tax, plus mandatory state programs (CO FAMLI). Voluntary deductions such as 401(k) or health insurance can also be added.

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