Take-home pay in Utah by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Utah's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Utah tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,097 | $33,223 | $1,277.80 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,247 | $48,143 | $1,851.64 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,397 | $61,713 | $2,373.57 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,450 | $74,730 | $2,874.23 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,675 | $107,116 | $4,119.85 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 25.3% of gross pay in Utah; on $40,000 they are 16.9%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Utah income tax in 2026
Utah applies one rate, 4.45%, to taxable income. Utah's flat rate was cut to 4.45% for 2026 by SB 60; the Tax Foundation's January survey listed 4.5%.
Instead of a standard deduction the state gives a taxpayer credit, $966 for a single filer, which phases out above $18,213 of income.
Utah tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 4.45% | Over $0 | Over $0 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Credit against the tax | $966 single, $1,932 joint, $1,449 head of household; phases out above $18,213 of income ($36,426 joint) |
|---|
Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: Idaho (5.3% flat), Wyoming (no state income tax), Colorado (4.4% flat), Arizona (2.5% flat), Nevada (no state income tax).
Other flat-tax states: Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Working for yourself in Utah? The hourly rate calculator starts from the income you need and adds the taxes an employer would otherwise share. For a mortgage, the home affordability calculator works from gross pay, as lenders do.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Utah revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Utah?
About $48,143 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,851.64 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,247 of Utah income tax. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What is the Utah income tax rate for 2026?
4.45% on taxable income. Credit against the tax: $966 single, $1,932 joint, $1,449 head of household; phases out above $18,213 of income ($36,426 joint).
Does Utah have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Utah is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Utah?
About $74,730 a year, $2,874.23 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 25.3% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,450 of Utah income tax.
How much Utah income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $3,397 a year for a single filer, $130.66 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $61,713 a year.