How Utah taxes your paycheck
Utah taxes wages at a flat 4.45%. Rate cut to 4.45% retroactive to 1 Jan 2026. Utah uses a taxpayer credit instead of a deduction; it phases out at higher incomes.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Utah take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Utah tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $814 | $33,506 | $1,288.69 | 16.2% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,704 | $48,686 | $1,872.54 | 18.9% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,594 | $62,516 | $2,404.46 | 21.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,484 | $75,696 | $2,911.38 | 24.3% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,709 | $108,082 | $4,157.00 | 27.9% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.