2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 Utah income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $3,147 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (Utah) | -$4,110 | -$343 | -$158 |
| Take-Home Pay | $68,702 | $5,725 | $2,642 |
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | Utah State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,697 | $9,342 | 18.7% | $40,658 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,147 | $16,555 | 22.1% | $58,445 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,500 | $25,320 | 25.3% | $74,680 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,625 | $33,922 | 27.1% | $91,079 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,750 | $42,959 | 28.6% | $107,041 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,000 | $60,073 | 30.0% | $139,927 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $13,500 | $98,323 | 32.8% | $201,677 |
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 4.50% | $0 and up | $0 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after Utah's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | Flat | 4.50% | $3,147 | $6,294 |
| Idaho | Flat | 5.30% | $2,867 | $5,733 |
| Colorado | Flat | 4.40% | $2,592 | $5,183 |
| Arizona | Flat | 2.50% | $1,666 | $3,333 |
| Nevada | None | — | $0 | $0 |
| Wyoming | None | — | $0 | $0 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
Utah has a flat 4.50% income tax.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $3,147 in Utah tax, 4.2% of pay. That is the 15th highest of 51, in the top third, and $551 more than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $6,294.
Utah has no standard deduction; a taxpayer credit takes its place and shrinks as income rises.
In Utah, about $74,680, or $6,223 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $4,500 of Utah tax.
Utah uses one rate, 4.50%, for every taxable dollar, so your top rate and your starting rate are the same.
Utah taxes Social Security but gives a credit that wipes the tax out for lower and middle incomes, but pensions and 401(k) or IRA withdrawals are taxed like other income.
On a $75,000 salary, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming take less than Utah. The table on this page has the amounts.