2025 Colorado Minimum Wage Changes. Employees who meet certain requirements may be exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of. The new minimum wage will be $14.81 per hour, up from $14.42 in 2024.

As 2025 progresses, watch for developments in minimum wage and minimum salary requirements closely and review your workplace policies, practices and training to help. Effective january 1st, colorado’s minimum wage will increase from $14.42 to $14.81 per hour.