May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Colorado

The median annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in Colorado is $63,410, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$2,439
Federal income tax-$209
Social Security-$151
Medicare-$35
State income tax (CO)-$80
Net take-home$1,963
Annual net: $51,048Effective rate: 19.5%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and Colorado state rules; local taxes excluded.

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay across Colorado scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of elementary school teachers, except special education in Colorado earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the Colorado paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Colorado?

The median annual salary for elementary school teachers, except special education in Colorado is $63,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,963 per biweekly check.

How much does a elementary school teachers, except special education take home in Colorado after taxes?

On the median salary of $63,410, a single filer in Colorado takes home approximately $1,963 every two weeks ($2,439 gross). The effective tax rate is 19.5%.

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