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Colorado Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.16/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,533
- 52 weeks
- Colorado median wage
- $28.75/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 53%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $15.16 |
Lowest paying jobs in Colorado
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | 870 | $30,800 | $44,620 |
| School Bus Monitors | 150 | $33,540 | $34,100 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | 130 | $34,850 | $38,690 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 5,430 | $35,640 | $36,900 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 2,970 | $35,710 | $37,870 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 10,820 | $35,770 | $37,750 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | 470 | $36,130 | $37,810 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 82,010 | $36,270 | $36,890 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 9,490 | $36,340 | $39,250 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 5,520 | $36,750 | $39,000 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | 8,460 | $36,790 | $41,280 |
| Cashiers | 51,670 | $36,870 | $38,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Colorado?
- The basic minimum wage in Colorado is $15.16 an hour.
- How much is the Colorado minimum wage per year?
- At $15.16 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,533 before taxes.