Utah charges 4.65% flat state income tax. Use the employer cost calculator pre-loaded with Utah rates.
Open Employer Cost Calculator →Employers in Utah must withhold and remit the flat 4.65% state income tax, plus handle their share of FICA, FUTA, and Utah's state unemployment insurance. The total cost to employ someone at a $75,000 salary in Utah is typically 10-15% above the gross salary, covering the employer's payroll tax share, SUI, workers' comp, and benefits. This calculator breaks down the full employer cost with Utah's specific tax rates.
Utah levies a flat 4.65% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 4.65 cents goes to Utah. Utah does not impose local income taxes, so the 4.65% flat rate is the only state-level income tax you owe.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Utah, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Utah's flat 4.65% state tax.
See how Utah compares to other West states. Each link takes you to the employer cost calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Utah’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Utah take-home pay page.