Salary Guide · 2026
Utah Salary Guide (2026)
This guide explains how salaries are taxed in Utah, what take-home pay looks like at different income levels, and how cost of living affects real purchasing power across major cities.
Utah Income Snapshot
Individual median income
$47,600
-15% vs US median
Household median income
$86,833
US Census ACS 2023
Median take-home (annual)
$38,044
Eff. rate: 20.08%
Median monthly take-home
$3,170
Single filer, 2026
Income Tax Structure in Utah
Tax system: Flat state income tax (4.65%)
Utah has a flat income tax and a growing tech hub in Salt Lake City ("Silicon Slopes"). The combination of high-paying tech jobs, outdoor lifestyle, and below-average cost of living makes Utah increasingly attractive.
Take-Home Pay at Popular Salary Levels
Single filer · Standard deduction · UT state tax · 2026 IRS brackets
| Gross salary | Federal tax | State tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly | Eff. rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,094 | $2,910 | $4,590 | $47,406 | $3,951 | 20.99% |
| $90,000 | $11,154 | $4,365 | $6,885 | $67,596 | $5,633 | 24.89% |
| $135,000 | $21,314 | $6,548 | $10,328 | $96,810 | $8,068 | 28.29% |
| $185,000 | $33,314 | $8,973 | $13,886 | $128,827 | $10,736 | 30.36% |
Take-home as % of gross
Housing Affordability in Utah Cities
Based on $135,000 salary · Rent: HUD FMR 2026 · COL: C2ER/ACCRA
Salt Lake City
COL: 1.18× · 1BR rent: $1,550/mo
Rent burden: 19.2% of take-home
Is $135,000 enough in Salt Lake City? →West Valley City
COL: 1.10× · 1BR rent: $1,450/mo
Rent burden: 18.0% of take-home
Is $135,000 enough in West Valley City? →West Jordan
COL: 1.10× · 1BR rent: $1,450/mo
Rent burden: 18.0% of take-home
Is $135,000 enough in West Jordan? →Popular Salary Guides for Utah
Is This Salary Enough in Utah?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $100,000 a good salary in Utah?
A $100,000 salary in Utah yields approximately $74,146 per year ($6,179/month) after federal and state taxes. In most Utah cities, this is above the state individual median of $47,600 — generally a comfortable income.
How much state income tax do you pay in Utah?
Utah has Flat state income tax (4.65%). For a $90,000 salary, the estimated state income tax is $4,365. Your effective rate depends on your income level, filing status, and deductions.
What salary is considered middle class in Utah?
The individual median income in Utah is $47,600 and the household median is $86,833 (Census ACS 2023). Middle-class income typically ranges from 67%–200% of the household median, roughly $58,178–$173,666 for a family.
Data Sources
- •Tax calculations: IRS federal tax tables
- •Payroll taxes: Social Security Administration
- •Salary data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- •Rent data: HUD Fair Market Rents
Data updated monthly using government datasets.