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Delivery Driver Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,656/year ($3,305/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 15,810 Delivery Driver jobs in Colorado (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Delivery Driver salary of $48,410 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 $39,656 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,629 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,422 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,656 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,305 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Colorado?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Colorado is $48,410 per year ($23.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,190 and $56,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $48,410, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $39,656 per year ($3,305 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 15,810 Delivery Driver 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.