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Average salary by job family in Fort Collins
| Management | $149,970 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $119,550 |
| Legal | $118,510 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $111,940 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $111,700 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $94,650 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,610 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $70,740 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $69,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $68,790 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,360 |
| Protective Service | $65,060 |
| Construction and Extraction | $63,030 |
| Sales and Related | $57,650 |
| Production | $56,950 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $52,910 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,790 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $46,040 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,850 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,370 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $42,330 |
Highest-paying jobs in Fort Collins
- Physicians, All Other$291,130
- Family Medicine Physicians$250,320
- Financial Managers$198,200
- Sales Managers$197,660
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$196,760
- Marketing Managers$193,160
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$185,330
- Dentists, General$184,210
- Optometrists$183,350
- Purchasing Managers$182,410
Most common jobs in Fort Collins and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,770 | $36,420 | $34,850 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,400 | $40,670 | $36,640 |
| Cashiers | 3,670 | $37,200 | $35,980 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,810 | $42,830 | $40,280 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,740 | $50,800 | $47,360 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,510 | $134,190 | $105,770 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,290 | $92,410 | $84,840 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,230 | $39,940 | $38,650 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,110 | $40,470 | $37,890 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,030 | $56,750 | $55,960 |
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Cost of living in Fort Collins
Prices in the Fort Collins area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 101.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,620 therefore buys what $69,832 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $556,500, 6.1 times the median household income of $91,364.
$556,500typical home value
$91,364median household income
101.1BEA price parity
363,561metro population
Take-home pay in Fort Collins
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,010 | $33,276 | $2,773 |
| Median wage | $55,310 | $44,896 | $3,741 |
| Average wage | $70,620 | $56,113 | $4,676 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,010 | $63,624 | $5,302 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins
Management26 jobs
- Financial Managers$198K
- Sales Managers$198K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$197K
- Marketing Managers$193K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$185K
- Purchasing Managers$182K
- Managers, All Other$182K
- Human Resources Managers$175K
- Natural Sciences Managers$170K
- Industrial Production Managers$154K
- Administrative Services Managers$149K
- Public Relations Managers$146K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$145K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$144K
- Fundraising Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- General and Operations Managers$134K
- Facilities Managers$126K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$122K
- Construction Managers$117K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$108K
- Social and Community Service Managers$107K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$106K
- Lodging Managers$96K
- Food Service Managers$85K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$64K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$145K
- Information Security Analysts$142K
- Database Architects$140K
- Computer Network Architects$137K
- Computer Systems Analysts$130K
- Statisticians$126K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$123K
- Database Administrators$119K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$116K
- Data Scientists$114K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$105K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$94K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$92K
- Web Developers$76K
- Computer User Support Specialists$75K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering25 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$169K
- Aerospace Engineers$142K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$139K
- Engineers, All Other$129K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Industrial Engineers$126K
- Chemical Engineers$124K
- Materials Engineers$113K
- Mechanical Engineers$111K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$106K
- Environmental Engineers$104K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$91K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$88K
- Landscape Architects$79K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surveyors$76K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$61K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical32 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$291K
- Family Medicine Physicians$250K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Optometrists$183K
- Pharmacists$146K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Veterinarians$112K
- Dental Hygienists$110K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$104K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Registered Nurses$97K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$96K
- Physical Therapists$93K
- Respiratory Therapists$85K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$84K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$77K
- Audiologists$77K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surgical Technologists$71K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69K
- Paramedics$67K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Opticians, Dispensing$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
Business and Financial Operations24 jobs
- Financial Risk Specialists$125K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Personal Financial Advisors$112K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Financial Examiners$103K
- Budget Analysts$97K
- Accountants and Auditors$97K
- Logisticians$95K
- Loan Officers$94K
- Cost Estimators$94K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$94K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$93K
- Compliance Officers$93K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$89K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Human Resources Specialists$84K
- Credit Analysts$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83K
- Fundraisers$77K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Credit Counselors$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science26 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$128K
- Economists$127K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$124K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$113K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$112K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$104K
- Urban and Regional Planners$100K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$100K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$99K
- Chemists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$97K
- School Psychologists$94K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$91K
- Conservation Scientists$87K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$86K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80K
- Chemical Technicians$69K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$69K
- Life Scientists, All Other$69K
- Foresters$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$64K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62K
- Biological Technicians$59K
Educational Instruction and Library31 jobs
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$122K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$97K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$80K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$76K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$70K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$69K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$66K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$66K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$50K
- Tutors$48K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Art Directors$114K
- Technical Writers$102K
- Writers and Authors$92K
- Public Relations Specialists$86K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$80K
- Interior Designers$79K
- Editors$77K
- Producers and Directors$73K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Photographers$68K
- Coaches and Scouts$61K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$56K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$39K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$82K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$72K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71K
- Clergy$71K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$68K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Community Health Workers$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$105K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$76K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$75K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$74K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$74K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$71K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$68K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$58K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$52K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$47K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$44K
- Bicycle Repairers$43K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$133K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$124K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$93K
- Firefighters$90K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Security Guards$43K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Construction and Extraction22 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$69K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Electricians$65K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64K
- Glaziers$62K
- Carpenters$61K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$60K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$60K
- Pipelayers$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58K
- Paperhangers$57K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$55K
- Roofers$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$53K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$52K
- Construction Laborers$50K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$145K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$119K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$110K
- Real Estate Brokers$104K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$91K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$87K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$87K
- Advertising Sales Agents$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$72K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Travel Agents$59K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$54K
- Parts Salespersons$53K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$37K
Production30 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$86K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$72K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$70K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$64K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$63K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Machinists$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$49K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$45K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$45K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Bakers$42K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Food Batchmakers$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$38K
Office and Administrative Support34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$72K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$59K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$57K
- Office Clerks, General$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$55K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Bill and Account Collectors$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$53K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$51K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- File Clerks$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$46K
- Tellers$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$147K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$70K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$61K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Bus Drivers, School$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$41K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$75K
- Massage Therapists$66K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$65K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Assistants$48K
- Phlebotomists$47K
- Nursing Assistants$45K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Orderlies$41K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$56K
- Skincare Specialists$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- Residential Advisors$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Animal Caretakers$40K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- Pest Control Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$54K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$48K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$48K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Bartenders$51K
- Waiters and Waitresses$51K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$38K
- Cooks, Fast Food$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
Jobs paid by the hour in Fort Collins
For 1 job in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $26.67 | $25.49 | 40 |
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Salary in Fort Collins: questions
What is a good salary in Fort Collins?
Half of all workers in the Fort Collins metro earn less than $55,310 and the average is $70,620. Earning more than $82,010 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Fort Collins to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,557, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Fort Collins?
Physicians, All Other ($291,130), Family Medicine Physicians ($250,320), Financial Managers ($198,200).
What is the average salary in Loveland?
Loveland is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area, where the average salary is $70,620 a year and the median $55,310. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Loveland, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Fort Collins-Loveland, CO (22660), all occupations and 422 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
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