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Quality Inspector Salary in Colorado (2026)
$28.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,205/year ($3,934/month) for a single filer
Quality Inspector pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $70,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,220 Quality Inspector jobs in Colorado (occupation code 51-9061, “Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Quality Inspector salary of $58,350 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 $47,205 — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
| Gross (median) | $58,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,822 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,464 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,859 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,205 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,934 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Quality Inspector make in Colorado?
- The median Quality Inspector salary in Colorado is $58,350 per year ($28.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,210 and $70,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Quality Inspector in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $58,350, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $47,205 per year ($3,934 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.1%.
- How many Quality Inspector jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 5,220 Quality Inspector 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.