Data Scientists take-home pay in Colorado
The median data scientists in Colorado earns $117,400. After taxes that leaves about $86,255 a year, or $7,188 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 26.5%.
$86,255 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $117,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,998 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,981 |
| Colorado income tax (approx.) | −$5,166 |
| Monthly take-home | $7,188 |
| Every two weeks | $3,318 |
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.