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Project Management Specialist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$52.91 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,116/year ($6,843/month) for a single filer
Project Management Specialist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $171,630 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 32,390 Project Management Specialist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1082, “Project Management Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Project Management Specialist salary of $110,050 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 $82,116 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $110,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,419 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,134 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,843 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Project Management Specialist make in Colorado?
- The median Project Management Specialist salary in Colorado is $110,050 per year ($52.91 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,010 and $136,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Project Management Specialist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $110,050, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $82,116 per year ($6,843 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Project Management Specialist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 32,390 Project Management Specialist 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.