How Utah Taxes Affect Your Paycheck

Utah uses a flat 4.65% state income tax rate for 2026 estimates.

Flat tax structures make withholding easier to model because the marginal rate is constant.

Utah generally does not impose broad local wage income taxes.

Utah Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Taxable Income	Tax Rate
All taxable income	4.65%

Other Utah Payroll Taxes

Utah does not have a statewide employee SDI payroll tax. State unemployment taxes are generally employer-paid.

Federal Taxes That Apply in Utah

In addition to Utah state taxes, your Utah paycheck is subject to federal taxes:

Federal Income Tax: 10% to 37% based on your income and filing status
Social Security Tax: 6.2% on income up to $176,100 (2026)
Medicare Tax: 1.45% on all income, plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax on income over $200,000

Tax Data Sources

State tax rates and brackets sourced from:

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