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 — check the official source below.
This figure is approximate and changes periodically — confirm the current Denver rate with the city or the Colorado labor department before relying on it.
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