Utah Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Utah has a flat income tax of 4.45% from the first dollar of taxable income. $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,323.95 every two weeks (single filer).

Deductions from your paycheck

Health, dental and vision premiums under a cafeteria plan come out before income tax, Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) comes out before income tax only. Roth 401(k), union dues and garnishments go in after-tax.

Take-home pay

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Paycheck breakdown
PaycheckYear
Gross pay
401(k)
Health insurance
Other pre-tax
Federal income tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%)
After-tax deductions
Take-home pay

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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.

Hourly pay after taxes in Utah

40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.

Hourly rate Yearly pay State tax a year Paycheck Take-home a month
$15 an hour $31,200 $584.95 $1,025.55 $2,222
$18 an hour $37,440 $943.75 $1,204.59 $2,610
$20 an hour $41,600 $1,183 $1,323.95 $2,869
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,422 $1,443.31 $3,127
$25 an hour $52,000 $1,781 $1,622.35 $3,515
$30 an hour $62,400 $2,379 $1,920.75 $4,162
$35 an hour $72,800 $2,977 $2,194.92 $4,756

Salaries after taxes in Utah

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $803.45 $29,499 15.7%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,378 $36,959 17.9%
$55,000 $4,420 $1,953 $44,419 19.2%
$65,000 $5,620 $2,528 $51,879 20.2%
$80,000 $8,770 $3,391 $61,719 22.9%
$100,000 $13,170 $4,450 $74,730 25.3%

Utah paycheck rules for 2026

  • Utah has a flat income tax of 4.45% from the first dollar of taxable income.
  • Utah's taxpayer credit shrinks as income rises, which is included.
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $7.25 an hour. Utah minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Utah have a state income tax?
Utah has a flat income tax of 4.45% from the first dollar of taxable income.
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Utah?
About $1,323.95 every two weeks, or $34,423 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,183 of Utah income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Utah?
$40,689 a year, or $1,564.97 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $1,666 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Utah?
About $188.83, leaving $811.17: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $34.25 state income tax (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Utah?
Utah's taxpayer credit shrinks as income rises, which is included.
Does Utah take anything else out of paychecks?
Not for state disability or paid leave insurance. Beyond federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax, any other deductions come from your employer's benefits.
What is the minimum wage in Utah?
The minimum wage that applies in Utah is $7.25 an hour, the federal minimum. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before tax.

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