Utah paycheck taxes at a glance
Utah has a flat 4.45% income tax. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Utah rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Flat 4.45% |
| Standard deduction | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal credit | $966 single, reduced by 1.3% of income over $18,213 · $1,932 married, reduced by 1.3% of income over $36,426 |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No local income taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Utah rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Utah
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,223 | $2,769 | $1,278 | $1,097 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $48,143 | $4,012 | $1,852 | $2,247 | 19.8% |
| $80,000 | $61,713 | $5,143 | $2,374 | $3,397 | 22.9% |
| $100,000 | $74,730 | $6,228 | $2,874 | $4,450 | 25.3% |
| $150,000 | $107,116 | $8,926 | $4,120 | $6,675 | 28.6% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- SB 60, signed March 23, 2026, lowered Utah's flat income tax rate from 4.5% to 4.45%, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
- Utah's withholding tables reflecting the 4.45% rate apply to pay periods beginning on or after June 1, 2026.
- Utah taxes food and food ingredients at a reduced 3% combined rate rather than exempting them.
Also see the Utah sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Utah income tax rate for 2026?
Utah has a flat income tax of 4.45% on taxable income for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Utah?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,143 a year ($4,012 a month) in Utah, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Utah income tax ($2,247), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Utah?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Utah taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.