Materials Scientists take-home pay in Colorado
The median materials scientists in Colorado earns $117,290. After taxes that leaves about $86,183 a year, or $7,182 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 26.5%.
$86,183 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $117,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$16,974 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,973 |
| Colorado income tax (approx.) | −$5,161 |
| Monthly take-home | $7,182 |
| Every two weeks | $3,315 |
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.