Salaries › Elementary School Teacher › Colorado
Elementary School Teacher Salary in Colorado (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $51,048/year ($4,254/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $63,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $98,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,860 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Colorado (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $63,410 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 $51,048 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $63,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,429 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,851 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,082 |
| Take-home (annual) | $51,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,254 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Colorado?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Colorado is $63,410 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,020 and $80,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $63,410, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $51,048 per year ($4,254 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 24,860 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Elementary School Teachers
Other salaries in Colorado
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.