Utah Paycheck Calculator2026
Estimate your Utah take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Utah keeps its income tax simple, which makes a paycheck here easier to predict. Utah has a flat income tax rate of 4.45% for 2026.
Enter your hourly or salary pay below and the calculator gives you your Utah take-home pay, with federal tax, FICA, and the state's flat income tax already taken out at 2026 rates.
How Utah paycheck tax works
Utah has a flat income tax rate of 4.45% for 2026. Instead of a deduction, Utah applies the flat rate to all wages and then subtracts a taxpayer credit ($485 single / $970 married) that phases out as income rises. There is no local wage income tax in Utah.
The calculator annualizes your pay and applies Utah's 2026 flat-rate withholding on top of federal income tax and FICA. Treat the result as a close estimate; your employer may withhold from per-period tables that differ slightly.
Utah take-home pay examples (hourly and salary)
These figures assume a single filer with no pre-tax deductions at 2026 rates; the take-home dollar amount is the same whether you're paid hourly or salaried.
| Gross annual | Est. annual net | Est. monthly net | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,627 | $2,719 | 18.4% |
| $50,000 | $40,130 | $3,344 | 19.7% |
| $60,000 | $47,720 | $3,977 | 20.5% |
| $75,000 | $58,255 | $4,855 | 22.3% |
| $100,000 | $74,730 | $6,228 | 25.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Utah's income tax rate?
Utah has a flat 4.45% income tax rate for 2026, down from 4.5% effective June 1, 2026.
How does Utah's withholding credit work?
Utah applies 4.45% to all wages, then subtracts a taxpayer credit ($485 single / $970 married) that phases out at higher incomes rather than using a standard deduction.
Did Utah's income tax change in 2026?
Yes. The rate fell from 4.5% to 4.45% for pay periods on or after June 1, 2026.
Does Utah have local income taxes?
No Utah city or county levies a wage income tax.
How much is $70,000 after taxes in Utah?
In Utah, $70,000 a year comes out to about $54,960 a year after federal, state, and FICA taxes for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions — about $2,113.85 per biweekly paycheck.
What percentage is taken out of a Utah paycheck?
At $60,000 a year, about 20.5% comes out of a Utah paycheck for federal, state, and FICA taxes combined (single filer, no pre-tax deductions). The exact percentage varies with your income and filing status.
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Source: Utah State Tax Commission, Publication 14 (2026, effective 6/1/2026).
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