Colorado pay stub requirements
Colorado sets its itemization rule in the Wage Act and fills in the operating detail through the COMPS Order, which is reissued most years.
What C.R.S. 8-4-103(4) requires in Colorado
Colorado employers must give every employee an itemized pay statement at least monthly or each pay period, showing gross wages earned, all withholdings and deductions, net wages, the inclusive dates of the pay period, the employee's name or identifying number, and the employer's name and address.
The COMPS Order (7 CCR 1103-1) supplies the operating detail — overtime thresholds, rest and meal periods, and the records employers must keep. It is reissued regularly, so the version number matters whenever you cite it.
Colorado also requires employers to keep these records for at least three years after the wages were due. Confirm the current COMPS Order with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
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These templates are for documenting income you actually earned. They are not 'fake stub' tools. We don't guarantee that any lender or landlord will accept a self-prepared document, and we don't recommend submitting one without supporting evidence like a tax return and bank statements.
Frequently asked questions
What must a Colorado pay stub show?
Gross wages, every withholding and deduction, net wages, the inclusive pay period dates, the employee's name or ID number, and the employer's name and address.
What is the COMPS Order?
7 CCR 1103-1, Colorado's wage and hour order. It supplements the Wage Act with overtime, break and recordkeeping rules, and is reissued most years.
How long must Colorado employers keep records?
At least three years after the wages were due, and longer while a claim is pending.