Utah Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Utah take-home pay after federal income tax, Utah state income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
4.45% individual income tax rate
Utah state income tax is included in this calculator’s estimate.
Utah Paycheck Calculator 2026
Our Utah Paycheck Calculator helps estimate your take-home pay from an annual salary or hourly wage. The calculation includes federal income tax, Utah individual income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Unlike states such as Texas and Tennessee, Utah does impose an individual income tax. For 2026, the Utah individual income tax rate is 4.45%.
The Utah State Tax Commission’s 2026 materials reflect the 4.45% individual income tax rate.
Does Utah Have State Income Tax?
Yes. Utah has an individual state income tax. For 2026, the individual income tax rate is 4.45%.
Utah 2026 Payroll Tax Rates
| Tax | Employee Rate | 2026 Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Utah Individual Income Tax | 4.45% | Utah taxable income |
| Social Security | 6.2% | $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No wage limit |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages over $200,000 |
2026 Utah State Income Tax
Utah’s 2026 individual income tax rate is 4.45%. This is the state income-tax component that makes Utah different from states with no individual income tax.
Your actual Utah tax liability can differ from a simple percentage of gross wages because Utah taxable income can be affected by deductions, credits and other circumstances.
2026 Social Security Tax
The employee Social Security tax rate for 2026 is 6.2% on covered wages up to the $184,500 Social Security wage base.
The maximum regular employee Social Security withholding for 2026 is $11,439.
2026 Medicare Tax
The employee Medicare tax rate is 1.45% and there is no annual wage base limit for Medicare.
An additional 0.9% Medicare tax withholding applies to wages above $200,000 during the year.
Federal Income Tax Still Applies
Utah state income tax is only one part of your paycheck deductions. Federal income tax can also be withheld from your wages.
Federal withholding depends on your income, filing status, Form W-4 information and other factors.
Utah Paycheck Frequency
- Weekly: 52 paychecks per year
- Biweekly: 26 paychecks per year
- Semi-monthly: 24 paychecks per year
- Monthly: 12 paychecks per year
Example: Utah $60,000 Salary
Suppose an employee earns $60,000 per year and is paid biweekly. Unlike a worker in Texas, the Utah employee may have Utah state income tax withheld from wages.
The paycheck can also include federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, together with retirement, health insurance and other deductions.
What Can Affect Your Utah Take-Home Pay?
- Federal income-tax withholding
- Utah state income tax
- Federal filing status
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Additional Medicare Tax
- 401(k) contributions
- Health insurance premiums
- HSA contributions
- Other employer benefits
- Post-tax deductions
- Applicable tax credits
Utah Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Utah State Tax Commission — 2026 Utah tax rate information.
Internal Revenue Service — 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare information.
This calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice and is not an official government calculator. Actual paycheck amounts can differ because of federal withholding elections, Utah deductions and credits, retirement contributions, insurance and other employer payroll calculations.