Utah Paycheck Calculator

Utah has a flat state income tax rate of 4.55% on all taxable wages, making it one of the simpler state tax systems to understand. Utah reduced its flat rate from 4.65% to 4.55% in 2023 under HB 54, with additional reductions possible under surplus-triggered legislation.

Utah does not impose city income taxes in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, or St. George. No SDI or state disability insurance is deducted from Utah paychecks. Utah's tax environment is straightforward: federal income tax, FICA, and 4.55% state flat tax.

Utah's standard deduction conforms to federal amounts. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions reduce Utah taxable income, since Utah begins its calculation with federal adjusted gross income. Utah also offers a personal exemption credit (not deduction) of $1,802 per qualified dependent, which reduces the actual tax owed rather than taxable income. Utah is consistently rated as one of the more business-friendly and tax-competitive Mountain West states.

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Gross income

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United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,883

$74,967 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$963

Total deductions

25.0%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home75.0%
Take-home$74,967
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

Disclaimer

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Utah flat state income tax: 4.55% on all taxable wages.

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Rate reduced from 4.65% to 4.55% in 2023 under HB 54.

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No city income taxes in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, or any Utah city.

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No Utah SDI program — no state disability deduction.

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Utah personal exemption credit: $1,802 per qualified dependent (reduces tax owed).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Utah's state income tax rate?expand_more
Utah has a flat 4.55% income tax on all taxable wages. The rate was reduced from 4.65% in 2023. There are no brackets — every dollar of Utah taxable income is taxed at 4.55% after deductions and exemptions.
Does Salt Lake City have a local income tax?expand_more
No. Utah law does not permit municipalities to levy income taxes on wages. Salt Lake City, Provo, and all other Utah cities have no local income tax. Your only state-level payroll tax is the 4.55% flat rate.
How does Utah's flat tax compare to Colorado's?expand_more
Colorado has a flat 4.4% rate and Utah has 4.55% — very similar. Colorado also has the FAMLI deduction (0.45%) and Denver's OPT ($5.75/month), making Colorado's effective total slightly higher for Denver workers. Utah has no equivalent additional deductions, so net paychecks are very comparable between the two states.

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