Take Home Pay for Utah (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Utah (UT) Key Facts
State Income Tax
4.65%
Sales Tax Rate
6.1%
Property Tax Rate
0.63%
Overall State Tax Burden
11.4% combined rates
How This Calculator Works in Utah
This calculator estimates your take-home pay in Utah, factoring in federal income tax, FICA, and Utah's state income tax.
Utah Overview
Take-home pay in Utah is affected by federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax at flat 4.65%. With sales tax at 6.1% and property tax at 0.63%, the overall tax environment shapes real purchasing power for Utah workers.
How Utah Compares
Utah's combined rates (income: 4.65%, sales: 6.1%, property: 0.63%) compare to Colorado (4.4%, 2.9%, 0.51%) and Nevada (0%, 6.85%, 0.6%).
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4.4% | Colorado has an income tax rate of 4.4%. |
| Nevada | 0% | Nevada has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Arizona | 2.5% | Arizona has an income tax rate of 2.5%. |
Utah's income tax rate of 4.65% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Utah Residents
- 1Utah state income tax at flat 4.65% reduces your take-home pay on every paycheck.
- 2Factor in Utah's sales tax (6.1%) and property tax (0.63%) when calculating real purchasing power.
- 3Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and FSA contributions reduce both federal and state taxable income, increasing your net pay.
- 4Your effective tax rate is typically lower than your marginal rate, especially in flat tax states.
- 5After major life changes (marriage, new child, job change), review both federal W-4 and state withholding forms to optimize take-home pay.