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Distribution Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$63.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,778/year ($8,065/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Distribution Managers (3rd of 51), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 2,310 Distribution Manager jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $132,610 a year — though pay ranges from $80,160 for newcomers to $213,580 at the top.
Distribution Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $80,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $102,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $167,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,310 Distribution Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-3071, “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Distribution Manager salary of $132,610 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 $96,778 — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
| Gross (median) | $132,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,560 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,145 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$5,126 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,778 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,065 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Distribution Manager make in Colorado?
- The median Distribution Manager salary in Colorado is $132,610 per year ($63.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $102,490 and $167,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Distribution Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $132,610, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $96,778 per year ($8,065 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.0%.
- How many Distribution Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 2,310 Distribution Manager 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.