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Eligibility Interviewer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$28.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,509/year ($3,959/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 14th of 50 states for Eligibility Interviewer pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 3,140 Eligibility Interviewer jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $58,750 a year — though pay ranges from $46,960 for newcomers to $74,500 at the top.
Eligibility Interviewer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,140 Eligibility Interviewer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 43-4061, “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Eligibility Interviewer salary of $58,750 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 $47,509 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,870 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,494 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,877 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,509 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,959 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Eligibility Interviewer make in Colorado?
- The median Eligibility Interviewer salary in Colorado is $58,750 per year ($28.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,370 and $64,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a Eligibility Interviewer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $58,750, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $47,509 per year ($3,959 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Eligibility Interviewer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 3,140 Eligibility Interviewer 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.