Lawyer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$81.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $119,743/year ($9,979/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $83,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $168,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $233,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $336,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,720 Lawyer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Lawyer salary of $168,520 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 $119,743 — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
| Gross (median) | $168,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$29,179 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,892 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$6,706 |
| Take-home (annual) | $119,743 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,979 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Colorado?
- The median Lawyer salary in Colorado is $168,520 per year ($81.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,420 and $233,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $168,520, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $119,743 per year ($9,979 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.9%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 16,720 Lawyer 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.