PEO services in Colorado
A PEO helps Colorado employers manage multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with Colorado's rules. As of 2026, Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $30,600. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so Colorado companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.
Colorado employer snapshot (2026)
The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in Colorado. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.
Indexed to inflation annually (2016 ballot measure); $15.16 eff. 1-1-2026.
Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.
Employers withhold state income tax.
Coverage available through private carriers and PEO programs.
The short answer
Strong worker-protection regime: pay-transparency law requiring salary ranges in postings, statewide paid sick leave (HFWA), and state paid family and medical leave (FAMLI).
Major metros we serve in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins.
Common Colorado PEO questions
Can a PEO operate in Colorado?
Yes. PEOs operate in Colorado and handle Colorado payroll tax, the $30,600 SUTA wage base, benefits, and workers' comp through competitive carriers. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in Colorado against your current setup.
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Colorado?
Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16/hr as of 2026. Indexed to inflation annually (2016 ballot measure); $15.16 eff. 1-1-2026.
How much can a Colorado company save with a PEO?
Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your Colorado census for free in 3–5 business days.
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