True Cost of Hiring Calculator
The fully loaded cost of a Manufacturing hire in Colorado combines Colorado’s 1.7% SUTA rate with the Manufacturing workers’ comp rate of $3.20/$100, typical Manufacturing benefits, and overhead.
Open the CalculatorPre-configured with Colorado tax rates and Manufacturing benchmarks. Adjust salary, benefits, and overhead to model your specific hire.
Total Annual Cost
$82,243
Loaded multiplier: 1.33× base salary
Open the interactive calculator to adjust every input and export a PDF report.
Combined Colorado state tax rates and Manufacturing industry benchmarks for 2026.
Each figure combines Colorado statutory rates with Manufacturing industry estimates. Statutory rates are fixed by law; published benchmarks come from BLS and SHRM; representative estimates vary by employer and carrier; and benefit/overhead defaults are editable TrueHireCost modeling assumptions.
| Metric | Value | Type | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado SUTA rate | 1.7% | Representative estimate | Colorado Department of Labor & Employment | Aug 2026 |
| Colorado SUTA wage base | $23,200 | Official statutory figure | Colorado Department of Labor & Employment | Aug 2026 |
| Manufacturing workers’ comp | 3.2 / $100 payroll | Representative estimate | DOL Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs | Aug 2026 |
| Manufacturing median salary | $62,000 | Published benchmark | BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics | Aug 2026 |
| Manufacturing monthly benefits | $650 | Representative estimate | BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC) | Aug 2026 |
| 401(k) employer match | 4% | TrueHireCost modeling assumption | TrueHireCost methodology | Aug 2026 |
| Annual overhead | $2,800 | TrueHireCost modeling assumption | TrueHireCost methodology | Aug 2026 |
| Colorado minimum wage | $14.81/hr | Official statutory figure | Colorado Department of Labor & Employment | Aug 2026 |
| Employer FICA | 7.65% | Official statutory figure | IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) | Aug 2026 |
How to read this table
A Manufacturing hire in Colorado at the median $62,000 salary costs approximately $82,243 fully loaded — a 1.33× multiplier combining Colorado’s 1.7% SUTA with Manufacturing workers’ comp at $3.20/$100.
Aerospace, tech, energy, and outdoor recreation anchor Colorado’s economy along the Front Range.
Manufacturing is reshoring driven by CHIPS Act and defense demand, but a persistent skilled-trades gap limits hiring speed. In Colorado, hiring of skilled trades, cnc operators, and engineers is constrained by a multi-decade skilled-labor shortage.
When hiring Manufacturing staff in Colorado, budget for the 1.7% SUTA rate on the first $23,200 of wages, $3.20/$100 workers’ comp, and state income tax withholding up to 4.4%.
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Colorado workforce agency
Manufacturing wages & turnover
Federal employer tax guide
Manufacturing industry resource
Manufacturing industry resource
Manufacturing industry guide →
Editorial Standards
Maintained by the TrueHireCost editorial team
TrueHireCost is an independent research and tooling project. Our content is written and maintained by the TrueHireCost editorial team — not by a licensed CPA, attorney, or HR certificant, and no named professional endorses or "verifies" these pages. Rates, wage bases, and benchmarks are collected from official public sources (IRS, U.S. Department of Labor, state workforce agencies, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics) and labeled with their source and last-reviewed date. State SUTA, workers’ comp, and minimum-wage figures are representative new-employer estimates and should be confirmed with the agency for your specific situation.
Found an outdated rate or a calculation that looks wrong? Email editorial@truehirecost.com and we’ll review and correct it. TrueHireCost is an informational tool, not professional tax, legal, or HR advice — consult a qualified professional before making hiring or payroll decisions.
Last updated 2026-08-24
Every rate and formula is checked against the issuing agency before publication. Last updated 2026-08-24.
IRS
FICA, FUTA tax rate & wage base
U.S. DOL
FUTA credit, federal wage & hour
State Workforce Agencies
SUTA rates, wage bases, new-employer rates
BLS
Industry salary benchmarks & turnover
The fully loaded cost combines Colorado’s 1.7% SUTA rate with the Manufacturing workers’ comp rate of $3.20/$100, a typical $62,000 median salary, $650/month benefits, and overhead. Use the calculator above for a precise Colorado Manufacturing estimate.
Yes — Workers’ comp required for all employers. The Manufacturing class code sets the rate at $3.20 per $100 of payroll.
Manufacturing roles typically pay $40,000–$105,000. Colorado Manufacturing salaries may vary by metro and experience.
For Estimation Purposes Only
TrueHireCost provides hiring cost estimates for informational purposes only and is not professional tax, legal, or HR advice. Actual employer costs vary by experience rating, industry classification, carrier, and jurisdiction. Consult a qualified CPA, tax advisor, or HR professional before making hiring or payroll decisions.