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Delivery Driver Salary in Colorado (2026)

$48,410 /year median

$23.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,656/year ($3,305/month) for a single filer

Delivery Driver pay range in Colorado

PercentileAnnual wageMeaning
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.