Utah Paycheck Calculator 2026
Utah taxes wages at a flat 4.45% for 2026, lowered from 4.5% by the 2026 legislature.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,240.58
$58,255 per year · 77.7% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Utah state income tax
- $128.37
- Take-home pay
- $2,240.58
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in Utah
Utah levies a flat state income tax of 4.5%. Unlike a progressive system, the same rate applies to all of your taxable income rather than rising as you earn more.
Utah does not offer a separate state standard deduction in this model, so the flat rate applies to taxable income from the first dollar.
On top of this 4.5% state tax, every Utah paycheck also has federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare) withheld.
What changes a Utah paycheck?
Utah Code 59-10-104 sets the individual rate at 4.45% for 2026 after the change made in the 2026 General Session. There are no brackets, and the same rate applies to every filing status.
Utah applies the 4.45% rate to income without a standard deduction. It instead gives a nonrefundable taxpayer tax credit equal to 6% of the federal standard deduction, about $966 for a single filer and $1,932 for a joint return, reduced by 1.3 cents for every dollar of income above a base amount. For 2025 that base was $18,213 for single filers and $36,426 for joint filers. The 2026 base amounts could not be confirmed from Tax Commission documents, so this estimate applies no credit and overstates state tax by up to about $966 for lower earners, with the gap shrinking as income rises.
Utah has no local income tax and no state disability or paid-leave deduction from employee wages. Credits for dependents are not modeled.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Utah
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Utah. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,720 per year — 79.5% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Utah state income tax | $2,670 | $103 |
| Take-home pay | $47,720 | $1,835 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Utah
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | UT tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,780 | $32,540 | $1,252 |
| $60,000 | $2,670 | $47,720 | $1,835 |
| $85,000 | $3,783 | $64,845 | $2,494 |
| $120,000 | $5,340 | $87,910 | $3,381 |
Utah income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4.45% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4.45% |
Sources and limitations
The 2026 Utah tax inputs on this page are based on Utah tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Utah charges a flat 4.5% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Utah income tax rate?
Utah uses a single flat rate of 4.5% on taxable income. The same rate applies regardless of how much you earn.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Utah?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Utah withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.