Colorado sales tax calculator
Colorado charges 2.9% statewide, plus local taxes of 4.99% on average (up to 9.1%): 7.89% on a typical purchase.
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Total with tax
$107.89
$7.89 sales tax at 7.89%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (7.89%) | +$7.89 |
| Total | $107.89 |
Colorado 2.9% + local 4.99%
Colorado sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 2.9%
- Average local rate: 4.99%, highest 9.1%
- Average combined rate: 7.89%, number 16 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 12%
Sales tax on common purchases in Colorado
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 2.9% | Average 7.89% | You pay | Highest 12% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.29 | $0.79 | $10.79 | $1.20 |
| $25 | $0.73 | $1.97 | $26.97 | $3.00 |
| $50 | $1.45 | $3.95 | $53.95 | $6.00 |
| $100 | $2.90 | $7.89 | $107.89 | $12.00 |
| $250 | $7.25 | $19.73 | $269.73 | $30.00 |
| $500 | $14.50 | $39.45 | $539.45 | $60.00 |
| $1,000 | $29.00 | $78.90 | $1,078.90 | $120.00 |
| $5,000 | $145.00 | $394.50 | $5,394.50 | $600.00 |
| $30,000 | $870.00 | $2,367.00 | $32,367.00 | $3,600.00 |
Colorado and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,367 in Colorado: Arizona $195 more, Kansas $246 more, Nebraska $273 less, New Mexico $64.50 less, Oklahoma $351 more, Utah $141 less, Wyoming $750 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% | $7.89 | $78.90 | $2,367 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% | $8.71 | $87.10 | $2,613 |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 | $69.80 | $2,094 |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.675% | $7.68 | $76.75 | $2,302.50 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 | $90.60 | $2,718 |
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.42% | $7.42 | $74.20 | $2,226 |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.39% | $5.39 | $53.90 | $1,617 |
Sales tax and income tax in Colorado
Single filer, 2026: Colorado's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($789 at 7.89%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Wyoming $539, Arizona $2,145, New Mexico $2,422, Nebraska $2,548, Colorado $2,985, Utah $2,989, Oklahoma $3,061, Kansas $3,419, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Colorado wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,092 | $1,228 | $2,017 |
| $60,000 | $48,194 | $2,196 | $2,985 |
| $100,000 | $75,048 | $4,132 | $4,921 |
Colorado also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Colorado paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Colorado?
2.9% statewide and 7.89% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 12%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Colorado?
$7.89 at the average rate of 7.89%, so you pay $107.89. At the state rate alone it is $2.90.
How do I calculate Colorado sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 7.89% = $78.90, total $1,078.90. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,078.90 ÷ 1.0789 = $1,000.00.
Is Colorado sales tax high?
Colorado ranks 16 of 51 for the average combined rate: 7.89% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Colorado?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,367 in Colorado: Arizona $195 more, Kansas $246 more, Nebraska $273 less, New Mexico $64.50 less, Oklahoma $351 more, Utah $141 less, Wyoming $750 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.