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Accountant Salary in Colorado (2026)
$46.65 per hour · take-home ≈ $73,530/year ($6,127/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,900 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,270 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 35,410 Accountant jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Accountant salary of $97,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $73,530 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $97,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,517 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,423 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,561 |
| Take-home (annual) | $73,530 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,127 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Colorado?
- The median Accountant salary in Colorado is $97,030 per year ($46.65 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,900 and $127,270.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $97,030, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $73,530 per year ($6,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 35,410 Accountant jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.