Utah Paycheck Calculator
See what a Utah paycheck keeps after federal tax, FICA, plus state tax. The calculator starts at a $75,000 salary, and every input can be changed.
What Utah Takes From Your Pay
Utah uses a single income tax rate: 4.5%. Taxable wages are what remains after a zero deduction for single filers, and higher earners pay the same rate as lower earners.
To change state withholding, submit Form TC-W4 to your employer.
Utah uses a flat rate combined with a taxpayer credit that phases out as income rises.
What a Minimum-Wage Paycheck Looks Like in Utah
Under the Department of Labor's July 1, 2026 list, the minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour. Put in a 40-hour week and that is $290.00 before tax and roughly $267.81 after it (single filer, no deductions), which works out to $13,926 across a year. Nothing is withheld for state income tax at this level.
Working full time at that floor pays $15,080 a year, about 30% of the $50,110 median wage in Utah.
Rates change during the year, so confirm the current figure with the Utah labor department. For hourly jobs use the hourly paycheck calculator.
What Utah Workers Earn and What They Keep
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025) puts the median annual wage across all occupations in Utah at $50,110, which is 2% below the US median of $50,980. The mean is $66,290 across about 1,735,600 wage and salary jobs.
Here is how far each of those wages goes for a single filer with no deductions, once federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs are taken out of biweekly pay:
| Utah wage point | Gross a year | Kept a year | Kept per check | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower earners (10th percentile) | $30,040 | $25,778 | $991.45 | 14.2% |
| Middle of the pack (median) | $50,110 | $40,740 | $1,566.91 | 18.7% |
| Mean wage | $66,290 | $52,802 | $2,030.84 | 20.3% |
| Top quarter | $78,560 | $60,743 | $2,336.28 | 22.7% |
Averages hide a lot: occupation, experience and employer all move your pay. Put your actual salary into the salary paycheck calculator.
When You Get Paid in Utah
Utah requires semimonthly or monthly pay, and salaried employees can be paid monthly. That is the general rule in the DOL's state payday table. Some industries and job types are treated differently, so ask the Utah labor department if you are unsure.
Using a $50,100 full-time salary (the BLS median wage there), this is what the permitted schedules pay a single filer with no deductions:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Semimonthly (24 a year) | $2,087.50 | $1,697.18 |
| Monthly (12 a year) | $4,175.00 | $3,394.36 |
The pay frequency guide explains the trade-offs, and the biweekly and weekly calculators take your own inputs.
Utah Programs, Local Taxes and Deductions
State Payroll Programs
No employee-paid state payroll programs are modelled for Utah.
Local Taxes
Utah has no local wage taxes.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In Utah, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
The Utah Rate Table
The whole Utah tax schedule is one line: 4.5% of wages after a deduction of about zero for single filers.
Salary Ladder for Utah
On $75,000, single with no deductions, Utah ranks 37 of 51 for what you keep: about $58,445 a year, $435 below the median state at $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $990.30 | $25,748 | 14.2% | $537 |
| $45,000 | $1,420.39 | $36,930 | 17.9% | $1,407 |
| $60,000 | $1,850.49 | $48,113 | 19.8% | $2,277 |
| $75,000 | $2,247.89 | $58,445 | 22.1% | $3,147 |
| $100,000 | $2,872.31 | $74,680 | 25.3% | $4,500 |
| $150,000 | $4,116.96 | $107,041 | 28.6% | $6,750 |
How Utah Stacks Up Regionally
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in Utah and its neighbours:
| State | Yearly take-home | State taxes and programs | Versus this state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (this page) | $58,445 | $3,147 | +$0 |
| Colorado | $58,671 | $2,922 | +$226 |
| Nevada | $61,592 | $0 | +$3,147 |
| Idaho | $58,726 | $2,867 | +$281 |
| Arizona | $60,120 | $1,472 | +$1,675 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with Utah. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Ways to Raise Your Utah Take-Home
- A pre-tax contribution cuts Utah tax by 4.5% of the amount, wherever the state allows the deduction.
- After a move, marriage or new child, refresh Form TC-W4 with your employer.
- For the federal rules, read paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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Utah Paycheck FAQ
Is there state income tax on wages in Utah?
Yes, at one flat rate: Utah takes 4.5% of taxable wages.
How much is a $60,000 salary after taxes in Utah?
About $1,850.49 every two weeks, or $48,113 over the year, once federal tax, FICA and Utah tax are taken out (single filer, no deductions).
What is the minimum wage in Utah?
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour as of July 1, 2026 according to the US Department of Labor. At 40 hours a week that is about $267.81 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the average salary in Utah?
Median pay is $50,110 and the mean is $66,290 across all occupations in Utah (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $40,740 a year.
How often do employers in Utah have to pay?
Utah requires semimonthly or monthly pay, and salaried employees can be paid monthly. Special rules apply to some jobs, so check with the state labor department.
Are there local income taxes in Utah?
Utah has no local wage taxes. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
What state form sets withholding in Utah?
Utah uses Form TC-W4 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
Which state gets my income tax if I work in Utah and live outside it?
The state where the work is done normally taxes the wages, while the state you live in may offer a credit. If you live in Colorado and work in Utah, or the other way round, read both states' rules and ask payroll about reciprocity.
Is Utah a good state for take-home pay?
On a $75,000 salary for a single filer, Utah ranks 37 of 51 (states and DC), with about $58,445 a year in take-home pay.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.