Colorado Minimum Wage: $14.81/hr
Current minimum wage information for Colorado, including the tipped employee wage, overtime rules, exemptions, and any scheduled increases.
Data last updated: Jan 15, 2025 $14.81 State minimum wage
$11.79 Tipped minimum wage
$7.25 Federal minimum wage
Key Takeaways
- State minimum wage: $14.81/hr.
- Tipped minimum wage: $11.79/hr.
- Effective: 2025-01-01.
- Scheduled increases: Annual CPI adjustments..
Wage Details
Scheduled Increases
Annual CPI adjustments.
Local Exceptions
Denver has a higher minimum wage ($18.29 as of 2025).
Overtime Rules
Colorado requires overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours/week or 12 hours/day. Overtime also applies after 12 consecutive hours.
Exemptions
Administrative, executive, professional, and outside sales employees may be exempt. Agricultural workers have separate provisions.
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