Atmospheric and Space Scientists take-home pay in Colorado
The median atmospheric and space scientists in Colorado earns $104,670. After taxes that leaves about $77,860 a year, or $6,488 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 25.6%.
$77,860 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $104,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,197 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,007 |
| Colorado income tax (approx.) | −$4,605 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,488 |
| Every two weeks | $2,995 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.