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Training Specialist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$36.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,522/year ($4,960/month) for a single filer
Training Specialist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,770 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $116,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,100 Training Specialist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1151, “Training and Development Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Training Specialist salary of $75,790 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 $59,522 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $75,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,844 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,798 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,626 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,522 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,960 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Training Specialist make in Colorado?
- The median Training Specialist salary in Colorado is $75,790 per year ($36.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,770 and $98,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Training Specialist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $75,790, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $59,522 per year ($4,960 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Training Specialist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 12,100 Training 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.