Cashier Salary in Colorado (2026)
$17.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,891/year ($2,574/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,000 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 51,670 Cashier jobs in Colorado (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Cashier salary of $36,870 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 $30,891 — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,244 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,821 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$914 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,891 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Colorado?
- The median Cashier salary in Colorado is $36,870 per year ($17.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,750 and $39,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $36,870, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $30,891 per year ($2,574 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.2%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 51,670 Cashier 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.