How much Colorado’s minimum wage will increase in 2027
Colorado's minimum wage will increase in 2027, but the state's reporting is inconsistent.
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Colorado announced the minimum wage increase for 2027. The state's minimum wage will rise to $15.71 per hour, with tipped workers earning $12.69 per hour.
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Colorado's minimum wage will rise to $15.71 per hour in 2027. The increase is part of a gradual rise that began in 2020.
The Denver Gazette and 9News both state that tipped workers will see their minimum wage increase to $12.69 per hour. However, the Colorado Sun, KRDO and KDVR do not mention tipped workers.
The Colorado Sun also discusses some economic impacts of the increase, but does not specify what data it is referring to. The state has not yet announced the minimum wage for 2028 or beyond.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 76d ago.
Coverage (5)
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Colorado minimum wage will jump in 2017 to $15.71/hour, $12.69 tippedDenver Gazette · 79d ago
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What’s Working: As Colorado’s minimum wage heads higher in 2027, some impact shows up in the dataThe Colorado Sun · 79d ago
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Colorado announces minimum wage increases for 2027KRDO · 79d ago
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How much Colorado’s minimum wage will increase in 2027KDVR · 79d ago
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What is the new minimum wage in Colorado for 2027?
The new minimum wage in Colorado for 2027 will be $15.71 per hour.
What is the new minimum wage for tipped workers in Colorado for 2027?
According to the Denver Gazette and 9News, the new minimum wage for tipped workers in Colorado for 2027 will be $12.69 per hour. The Colorado Sun, KRDO and KDVR do not mention tipped workers.
What is the minimum wage in Colorado for 2028?
The state has not yet announced the minimum wage for 2028.
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