States/Colorado/Local Jurisdictions

Colorado Local Payroll Rules

Denver and a few other Colorado cities have enacted higher minimum wages than the state rate. Denver significantly exceeds the state minimum.

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Local Jurisdictions
$18.29
Highest Min Wage
$14.42
State Minimum
$3.87
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Colorado Local Authority

Colorado allows cities to set minimum wages higher than the state rate. Denver was the first major city to exercise this authority and has a significantly higher minimum wage with annual CPI adjustments.