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Minimum Wage Guidelines for Caregivers in Colorado

minimum caregiver wage in colorado

This video explains Colorado’s minimum wage for caregivers — $12.32 per hour (effective Jan 1, 2021) — and notes that agencies may pay more based on experience or specialized skills.

It highlights how CareSmartz360 helps agencies stay compliant with wage and payroll requirements, streamlining time tracking, payroll calculations, and documentation.

Agencies can avoid wage disputes, stay audit-ready, and maintain caregiver trust with fair, timely pay. Accurate wage management builds loyalty and protects agencies from compliance risks or penalties.

Who we empower every day

By Role
  • Agency Owners – Maintain payroll compliance and reduce wage disputes.
By Persona
  • Caregivers – Get accurate, on-time pay for all hours worked.
  • Billers – Automate payroll & ensure you're compliant with wage rules.
  • Care Managers – Verify pay accuracy tied to documented care.
  • Supervisors – Monitor all staff hours & resolve pay concerns.
  • On-Call Coordinators – Track attendance to support accurate payroll.
  • Schedulers – Plan all shifts to effectively manage all wage costs.

Proper wage tracking protects agency credibility and ensures caregivers feel valued and fairly compensated.

With CareSmartz360, Colorado agencies can manage payroll confidently, comply with wage rules, and pay caregivers accurately — strengthening retention and financial stability.

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