Utah Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Utah take-home pay — federal tax, Utah's flat state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare all included.
Utah payroll tax overview
Utah uses a flat income tax rate of 4.55% on all taxable income, regardless of how much you earn or your filing status.
Utah does not add any state-specific payroll deduction on top of income tax, and there are no local city or county income taxes — your total withholding is federal tax + Social Security + Medicare + the flat 4.55% state rate.
Worked example
A single filer earning $75,000/year in Utah, paid biweekly:
| Item | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | ≈ $313.00 | ≈ $8,140.00 |
| Social Security | $178.85 | $4,650.00 |
| Medicare | $41.83 | $1,087.50 |
| Utah state tax (4.55%) | ≈ $131.25 | ≈ $3,412.50 |
| Net pay | ≈ $2,219.62 | ≈ $57,710.00 |
Local income context: how Utah compares
According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, Utah's median household income is $96,658 — well above the 2024 national median of $81,604. Utah's income has grown rapidly, fueled by the 'Silicon Slopes' tech corridor between Salt Lake City and Provo, combined with one of the youngest, fastest-growing populations of any state — a demographic and economic combination that has pushed Utah's median well above the national figure.
Median household income reflects a full household (often two earners), while the calculator above estimates take-home pay for a single individual's salary — so it's a useful benchmark for context rather than a direct comparison, but it helps illustrate how a given salary stacks up against typical earnings in Utah.
Frequently asked questions
How Utah compares to other states
At 4.55%, Utah's flat rate is moderate nationally — higher than the lowest flat-rate states like Arizona (2.5%) but considerably lower than high-tax progressive states like California or Minnesota. Utah's consistently balanced state budget and simple flat-tax structure have contributed to steady population and job growth over the past decade.
Utah cost-of-living context
Utah's cost of living has risen in recent years, particularly in the Salt Lake City metro area, though it remains moderate compared to major coastal metro areas. When evaluating a Utah job offer, weigh the take-home pay this calculator estimates against regional housing cost differences across the state.
More frequently asked questions
Utah minimum wage context
Utah follows the federal minimum wage with no state-level minimum wage law of its own, and no Utah city sets a higher local minimum. The federal rate applies uniformly if you're entering an hourly figure into this calculator.