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IT Manager Salary in Colorado (2026)
$95.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $140,429/year ($11,702/month) for a single filer
IT Manager pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $130,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $162,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $199,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $229,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $293,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,510 IT Manager jobs in Colorado (occupation code 11-3021, “Computer and Information Systems Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median IT Manager salary of $199,420 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 $140,429 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $199,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$36,595 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,331 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$8,066 |
| Take-home (annual) | $140,429 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,702 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Manager make in Colorado?
- The median IT Manager salary in Colorado is $199,420 per year ($95.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $162,070 and $229,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Manager in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $199,420, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $140,429 per year ($11,702 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many IT Manager jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 11,510 IT 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.