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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

  • State minimum wage$14.81/hr
  • Federal minimum wage$7.25/hr
  • Tipped minimum wage$11.79/hr
  • Effective date2025-01-01

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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