How Utah taxes your paycheck in 2026
Utah taxes wages at a flat 4.5%. Utah offers a taxpayer credit in place of a standard deduction; this estimate applies the flat rate to income after pre-tax deductions, which slightly overstates tax for lower incomes.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Utah's income tax, in context
Utah levies a flat 4.5% on income (down from 4.65% in 2024) but replaces the standard deduction with a taxpayer credit that phases out as income rises. The result is a slightly graduated effective rate despite the flat headline, with lower earners paying less than the flat rate implies.
Utah 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
One rate applies to all taxable income.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 4.5% |
How Utah compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Utah ranks 39th of 51 for take-home pay, at $58,218 after $3,375 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $3,375 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Utah's average combined sales tax is 7.42% — see the Utah sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. UT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $3,375 | $58,218 | — |
| Wyoming | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,375 |
| Nevada | $0 | $61,593 | +$3,375 |
| Arizona | $1,666 | $59,926 | +$1,709 |
| New Mexico | $2,359 | $59,233 | +$1,016 |
| Colorado | $2,592 | $59,001 | +$783 |
| Idaho | $2,867 | $58,726 | +$508 |
Example take-home pay in Utah
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | UT state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,800 | $32,520 | $1,251 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $2,250 | $40,105 | $1,543 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $2,700 | $47,690 | $1,834 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,375 | $58,218 | $2,239 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,500 | $74,680 | $2,872 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,750 | $107,041 | $4,117 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Utah?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $3,375 in Utah state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $58,218 a year, or $2,239 every two weeks.
+What is the Utah state income tax rate for 2026?
Utah taxes wages at a flat 4.5%. Utah offers a taxpayer credit in place of a standard deduction; this estimate applies the flat rate to income after pre-tax deductions, which slightly overstates tax for lower incomes.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Utah?
About $74,680 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $4,500 Utah state tax. That's roughly $6,223 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Utah?
About $40,105 a year, or $1,543 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $2,250 of Utah state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Utah?
4.5%. That's the Utah tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 34.1% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Utah, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.