Average Salary in Colorado Springs (2025)

The average salary in Colorado Springs in 2025 is $1,113 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,617 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Colorado Springs.

The median weekly salary in Colorado Springs is $1,113, which is well above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,617. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,298 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,113
Median hourly pay
$27.8
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,617
Rent burden
63.5%

Salary snapshot for Colorado Springs

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,113
Median hourly pay$27.8
Estimated monthly take-home$3,617
Difference vs US average+13.6%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,298
Rent burden share63.5%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Colorado Springs after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Colorado Springs is around $3,617 per month based on median salary data.

Is Colorado Springs expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Colorado Springs for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Colorado Springs?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 63.5% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.