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Denver Minimum Wage 2026

Local minimum wage in Denver, Colorado: $19.29/hour ($4.13 above the statewide $15.16 rate). Full-time ≈ $40,123/year before taxes.

By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026

$19.29

Local hourly

+$4.13

vs state

$772

40-hr week

$40,123

FT annual

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Denver minimum wage snapshot

Denver’s local minimum wage is $19.29 per hour as of January 1, 2026, sourced from Denver Auditor — Minimum wage. That compares with Colorado’s statewide rate of $15.16/hour and the federal FLSA floor of $7.25/hour. Full-time annualized pay at 2,080 hours is about $40,123 before taxes. Employers must pay the highest applicable federal, state, or local rate.

Local hourly

$19.29

Effective January 1, 2026

vs state

+$4.13

Colorado $15.16

40-hr week

$772

$40,123/yr FT

vs federal

+$12.04

FLSA $7.25

Key takeaways for Denver

  • Denver minimum wage is $19.29/hour (effective January 1, 2026).
  • Full-time (40 hrs) ≈ $772/week or $40,123/year before taxes.
  • $4.13/hour above the Colorado statewide rate ($15.16).
  • Federal floor is $7.25/hour — local ordinances can be higher.
  • Listed tipped cash wage: $16.27/hour (confirm tip credit rules).

Weekly and annual pay at Denver minimum wage

Gross pay before taxes at $19.29/hour — useful for budgeting before opening the paycheck calculator.

Hours / weekWeeklyAnnual (×52)
20 hrs$386$20,062
30 hrs$579$30,092
40 hrs$772$40,123

Coverage notes for Denver

Applies to employees performing ≥4 hours/week within Denver city limits.

Listed tipped cash wage: $16.27/hour. Tips plus cash wage must still meet the full local minimum where tip credit is allowed.

Always confirm the current ordinance with Denver Auditor — Minimum wage.

Denver minimum wage FAQ

Denver’s local minimum wage is $19.29/hour effective January 1, 2026 (source: Denver Auditor — Minimum wage). That is about $40,123 per year at 40 hours/week × 52 weeks.

Yes. Denver is $4.13/hour above the Colorado statewide rate of $15.16/hour — about $8,590 more per full-time year.

At $19.29/hour for 40 hours/week: about $772/week and $40,123/year before taxes. Part-time at 20 hours/week is about $386/week.

The rate on this page is effective January 1, 2026. Confirm the current ordinance with Denver Auditor — Minimum wage — local floors often index annually.

The federal FLSA floor is $7.25/hour. Denver’s local rate is $12.04/hour higher. Covered employers must pay the highest of federal, Colorado, or local.

This page lists a tipped cash wage of $16.27/hour for Denver where tip credit rules apply. Tips plus cash wage must still reach the full local minimum — confirm with Denver Auditor — Minimum wage.

Applies to employees performing ≥4 hours/week within Denver city limits. Coverage, size thresholds, and exemptions can vary — confirm with Denver Auditor — Minimum wage for your worksite.

Browse every local rate we track under minimum wage by city, or open the Colorado state page for sibling localities. Rates change; always verify the ordinance effective date.

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