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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Colorado (2026)
$18.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,711/year ($2,643/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 76,660 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Colorado (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $37,950 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 $31,711 — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
| Gross (median) | $37,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,374 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,903 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$961 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,643 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Colorado?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Colorado is $37,950 per year ($18.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,740 and $44,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $37,950, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $31,711 per year ($2,643 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.4%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 76,660 Retail Sales Associate 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.