Meter Readers, Utilities take-home pay in Colorado
The median meter readers, utilities in Colorado earns $66,550. After taxes that leaves about $52,720 a year, or $4,393 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 20.8%.
$52,720 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $66,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,811 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,091 |
| Colorado income tax (approx.) | −$2,928 |
| Monthly take-home | $4,393 |
| Every two weeks | $2,028 |
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.