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What common salaries actually put in your pocket in Aurora after federal, state taxes and FICA. Based on 2026 brackets.

Take-home pay in Aurora — single filer, bi-weekly

Gross salary Net annual Per paycheck Per month Effective rate
$50,000 $40,014 $1,539 $3,334 20.0%
$75,000 $57,849 $2,225 $4,821 22.9%
$100,000 $74,336 $2,859 $6,195 25.7%
$150,000 $106,678 $4,103 $8,890 28.9%

Calculations use 2026 federal brackets, Colorado state tax, and FICA. Assumes the standard deduction and no pre-tax 401(k) contributions. Married filers and those with retirement contributions will keep more.

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Cost of living in Aurora

Aurora's cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100). That means overall expenses in Aurora run about 13% higher the national average. A $75,000 paycheck in Aurora has roughly the same purchasing power as $66,372 in an average-cost US city — housing is usually the biggest driver of the gap.

Median household income here is approximately $73,750. After all taxes, the median single-filer household takes home roughly $57,024 per year.

No city income tax

Aurora does not levy a separate city income tax. You pay federal tax, Colorado state tax, and FICA — but no additional municipal wage tax like residents of New York City, Philadelphia, or Columbus face.

About working in Aurora

Aurora is a Denver suburb anchored by Buckley Space Force Base (intelligence, missile warning, GPS), Anschutz Medical Campus (largest medical campus in the Rockies), and aerospace defense contractors. COL runs slightly below Denver's, with the same favorable Colorado flat 4.4% income tax.

Largest employers

  • Buckley Space Force Base
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
  • UCHealth
  • The Aurora Public Schools
  • Raytheon

Where Aurora workers tend to live

  • Stapleton (Central Park)

    Master-planned, light-rail accessible, family-friendly

  • Southlands

    Newer suburban, top schools, larger lots

  • Original Aurora

    Walkable, mid-priced, near medical campus

How Aurora compares to nearby cities

Net pay on a $75,000 salary — same filing status, same federal tax — differs because of state tax, city tax, and cost-of-living differences.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the take-home pay on a $75,000 salary in Aurora? ▾
A $75,000 salary in Aurora, CO gives roughly $57,849 per year after federal tax, Colorado state tax, and FICA — single filer, bi-weekly pay. That's about $2,225 per paycheck or $4,821 per month. Effective tax rate is approximately 22.9%.
What's the cost of living in Aurora compared to the US average? ▾
Aurora's cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), meaning overall expenses are about 13% higher the national average. Put differently: $75,000 in Aurora has roughly the same buying power as $66,372 in an average-cost US city. Housing usually drives most of the difference.
What's the median household income in Aurora? ▾
The median household income in Aurora is approximately $73,750 (US Census data). After federal, state, and FICA taxes, a single filer earning the median in Aurora takes home roughly $57,024 per year — effective tax rate of 22.7%.
Does Aurora have a city income tax? ▾
Aurora does not levy a separate city income tax. Workers in Aurora only pay federal tax, Colorado state tax, and FICA (Social Security + Medicare).
How can I maximize take-home pay in Aurora? ▾
The same levers apply as anywhere in the US: max your pre-tax 401(k) (up to $23,500 in 2026), fund an HSA if you're on a high-deductible health plan ($4,300 individual / $8,550 family), and use commuter benefits if Aurora offers them. Every dollar you defer pre-tax avoids federal, Colorado state, and FICA tax on that dollar — combined marginal savings typically 25–40% depending on your bracket.