How much is taken out of a paycheck in Utah?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Utah and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,851.64 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Utah income tax takes $86.43. Altogether that is 19.8% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Utah state income tax rates for 2026
Utah taxes wages at a flat 4.45% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 4.45%.
Take-home pay by salary in Utah
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Utah taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $522 | $25,763 | $990.88 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,097 | $33,223 | $1,277.80 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,672 | $40,683 | $1,564.72 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,247 | $48,143 | $1,851.64 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,110 | $58,483 | $2,249.34 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,450 | $74,730 | $2,874.23 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,563 | $91,141 | $3,505.42 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,675 | $107,116 | $4,119.85 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,900 | $140,027 | $5,385.65 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Utah
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,658 | $1,025.31 | $12.82 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,313 | $1,204.35 | $15.05 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,416 | $1,323.71 | $16.55 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,175 | $1,622.11 | $20.28 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,933 | $1,920.51 | $24.01 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,780 | $2,453.08 | $30.66 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,366 | $2,975.62 | $37.20 |
Utah take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Utah, Nevada leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $2,247 | $48,143 | $1,851.64 |
| Arizona paycheck calculator | $1,098 | $49,293 | $1,895.87 |
| Colorado paycheck calculator | $2,196 | $48,194 | $1,853.63 |
| Idaho paycheck calculator | $2,072 | $48,318 | $1,858.40 |
| Nevada paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| New Mexico paycheck calculator | $1,654 | $48,736 | $1,874.45 |
| Wyoming paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Utah rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: files.tax.utah.gov, incometax.utah.gov, house.utleg.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.