Colorado Minimum Wage 2026: $15.16/hr

Last updated: June 2026 — Source: Colorado Department of Labor

Colorado has its own minimum wage law. The state rate of $15.16/hr applies to most covered employees.

Minimum Wage

$15.16

per hour

Tipped Wage

$12.14

per hour (cash wage)

Effective Date

2026-01-01

Colorado Overtime Rules

Weekly overtime threshold 40 hours
Daily overtime threshold 12 hours (1.5x)
State overtime law Yes — state law

Colorado requires overtime at 1.5x for hours worked over 12 in a workday, over 12 consecutive hours (excluding duty-free meal breaks), or over 40 in a workweek. Employer must pay whichever yields higher compensation.

Additional Information

Colorado adjusts annually for CPI. Max tip credit is $3.02/hr. Amendment 70 (2016) established the annual adjustment mechanism.

Official source: Colorado Department of Labor · Overtime: state labor standards

Data sourced from official state labor department websites and the US Department of Labor (dol.gov). Last updated: June 2026. Calculator results are estimates for informational purposes only. For disputes involving unpaid wages or wrongful termination, consult a licensed employment attorney in your state.

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