Denver Minimum Wage
Denver (approx.)
$18.81/hr
Federal floor
$7.25/hr
As of
mid-2025
Denver sets its own local minimum wage that is higher than Colorado's statewide rate. As of mid-2025 it is approximately $18.81 per hour.Denver rates change on a set schedule, so always confirm the current figure with the city before running payroll.
Denver's local minimum is well above Colorado's statewide rate and rises each January.
When a city, state, and federal minimum wage all apply, the employer must pay the highest of the three. Tipped-wage and large-employer rules may differ, so check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically, so confirm the current Denver rate with the city or the Colorado labor department before relying on it.
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