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Flexible jobs for single mothers in Colorado
Colorado combines paid family leave, sick leave you can use when school is closed, free preschool hours and pay ranges in every job posting.
Pay in Colorado
Colorado’s minimum wage is $15.16 an hour in 2026, updated every year, according to the Department of Labor and Employment. The department has proposed $15.71 for 2027. Denver sets its own rate: $19.29 in 2026, rising to $19.84 on January 1, 2027.
Under the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, every employer with at least one employee in Colorado must show the pay or a pay range, a general description of benefits and how to apply in each job posting. Since January 1, 2024 postings must also give the date the application window is expected to close.
Leave for parents
FAMLI
Colorado’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program gives up to 12 weeks of paid leave a year. Payroll deductions began in January 2023, and benefits became available in 2024.
Paid sick leave
Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, every employer must give at least 1 hour of paid leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year. You can use it to care for your child, including when the school or child care is closed.
Help with child care
The Colorado Child Care Assistance Program is run by the Department of Early Childhood with each county’s human or social services department. Counties must help families with income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guideline. You can apply online, by mail or through your county. Some counties have a waiting list or have paused new enrollment.
Universal Preschool Colorado offers up to 15 free hours a week of preschool in the year before kindergarten, with more hours for some families depending on funding.
Tax credits
The Colorado earned income credit is refundable. It was 50 percent of the federal credit for tax years 2024 and 2025 and drops to 25 percent for tax year 2026. The refundable Colorado Child Tax Credit covers children under 6, depending on income. The Family Affordability Tax Credit will not be available for tax year 2026.
Getting into work
Colorado Workforce Centers offer free services to job seekers across the state. Insurance producers are licensed by the Colorado Division of Insurance. Pharmacy technicians are certified by the State Board of Pharmacy.
Questions about working in Colorado
What is the minimum wage in Colorado in 2026?
$15.16 an hour statewide from January 1, 2026, and $19.29 in Denver. The state has proposed $15.71 for 2027, and Denver’s rate rises to $19.84 on January 1, 2027.
Can I use Colorado sick leave when school is closed?
Yes. Under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act you can use paid sick leave to care for a family member whose school or place of care is closed. You earn 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year.
How much free preschool is there in Colorado?
Universal Preschool Colorado offers up to 15 free hours a week in the year before kindergarten, with more hours for some families depending on funding.
Send us the hours you can keep
Send us your hours and your Colorado ZIP code. We look for flexible roles near you, or remote roles open to Colorado residents.