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Free Pay Stub Generator for Denver, Colorado
Paying a nanny, caregiver or employee in Denver? Colorado's statewide rules apply, and Denver adds local rules of its own, covered first below.
Denver local rules
Denver sets its own minimum wage, higher than Colorado's statewide rate and adjusted every January 1. The 2026 Denver rate is $19.29 per hour.
Denver charges an Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT): $5.75 per month withheld from an employee who earns $500 or more in a calendar month for work in Denver, plus a separate $4.00 per month paid by the employer.
Colorado rules that apply in Denver
$15.16 per hour
At least monthly
Colorado has a flat state income tax. Withhold it if your employee asks, or as state rules require for your situation.
Full details: Colorado pay stub rules.
FAQ
Are there local pay rules in Denver?
Denver sets its own minimum wage, higher than Colorado's statewide rate and adjusted every January 1. The 2026 Denver rate is $19.29 per hour. Denver charges an Occupational Privilege Tax (OPT): $5.75 per month withheld from an employee who earns $500 or more in a calendar month for work in Denver, plus a separate $4.00 per month paid by the employer.
What minimum wage applies in Denver?
Denver sets its own minimum wage, higher than Colorado's statewide rate and adjusted every January 1. The 2026 Denver rate is $19.29 per hour.
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
$3.99 per stub. You can preview it free, and you don't need an account.
For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.