Salt Lake City Paycheck Calculator 2026
No local income tax; Utah flat state income tax applies. A single filer earning $75,000 in Salt Lake City takes home about $59,221 a year (21.0% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $62,255 keeps about $4,200 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 217,783 · Median household income $77,186 · Combined sales tax 8.450%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Utah income tax | -$65.54 | -$1,704 |
| Take-home pay | $1,872.54 | $48,686 |
- Take-home $48,686 81.1%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $1,704 2.8%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Salt Lake City
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2026 take-home pay in Salt Lake City at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Salt Lake City-Murray, UT prices. “Rent share” is the median Salt Lake City rent ($1,440/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $369 | $25,916 | $997 | $25,693 | 67% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,259 | $41,096 | $1,581 | $40,742 | 42% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,372 | $59,221 | $2,278 | $58,711 | 29% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,484 | $75,696 | $2,911 | $75,045 | 23% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,709 | $108,082 | $4,157 | $107,152 | 16% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $10,159 | $173,023 | $6,655 | $171,534 | 10% |
Take-home pay on typical Salt Lake City incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Utah and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($7.25/hr) | $15,080 | $1,154 | $13,926 | $1,161 |
| Median full-time worker | $62,255 | $11,857 | $50,398 | $4,200 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $77,186 | $12,310 | $64,876 | $5,406 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $51,611 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Salt Lake City
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,440 a month ($17,280 a year) — 34% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $72,947 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $620,100, 8.0× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $2,847 a year, an effective rate of about 0.46% of home value — $237 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Salt Lake City paycheck is worth
Prices in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area are 0.9% above the US average (BEA regional price parity 100.9, 2024; housing 123.3). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Salt Lake City | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,096 | $40,742 |
| $75,000 | $59,221 | $58,711 |
| $100,000 | $75,696 | $75,045 |
| $150,000 | $108,082 | $107,152 |
Salt Lake City vs other cities on $75,000
Salt Lake City next to the other Utah cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($58,711 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | None | 0.00% | $61,322 | $58,169 |
| Phoenix, AZ | None | 9.10% | $60,111 | $58,182 |
| Salt Lake City | None | 8.45% | $59,221 | $58,711 |
| Boise, ID | None | 6.00% | $58,726 | $59,686 |
| Atlanta, GA | None | 8.90% | $58,599 | $58,565 |
| Richmond, VA | None | 6.00% | $58,094 | $59,366 |
Sales tax in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City's combined rate of 8.450% is above the Utah average of 7.42%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,084.50; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $1,690 in sales tax. Utah sales tax calculator.
Utah income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.45% |
Standard deduction $0 · personal credit $966
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.45% |
Standard deduction $0 · personal credit $1,932
Key facts about Salt Lake City taxes
- Salt Lake City's general sales tax is 8.45%: 4.85% state, 2.6% Salt Lake County and transit options and 1% city.
- Utah taxes unprepared food at a lower 3% combined rate.
- There is no local income tax in Salt Lake City.
- Median household income is $77,186 (ACS 2024 1-year).
More on Utah brackets, deductions and federal withholding: Utah (UT) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- Does not model the taxpayer credit phase-out (1.3% of income above the base amount). Most middle- and higher-income filers lose much of the credit, so their tax will be understated.
- The dependent personal exemption ($2,111) and phase-out bases are 2025 figures. Utah had not published 2026 amounts.
- Ignores the Social Security, retirement, earned income and other Utah credits.
Frequently asked questions
Does Salt Lake City have a city income tax?
No local income tax; Utah flat state income tax applies.
What is the sales tax in Salt Lake City?
The combined sales tax rate in Salt Lake City is 8.450%, including the Utah state rate of 6.10% — $84.50 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Salt Lake City?
About $59,221 per year or $2,278 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026. Adjusted for local prices (Salt Lake City-Murray, UT price level 100.9, US = 100) that buys what $58,711 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Salt Lake City?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Salt Lake City are $62,255 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $50,398 a year, or $4,200 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Salt Lake City?
$7.25 an hour. Federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act, in effect since July 24, 2009; Utah has no higher state minimum wage. Full-time that is $15,080 a year, or about $13,926 after tax.
How much is property tax in Salt Lake City?
The median homeowner in Salt Lake City pays $2,847 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $620,100 — an effective rate of about 0.46% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Utah State Tax Commission, sales and use tax rates
- Avalara Salt Lake City combined sales tax rate 2026 (secondary; state lookup not machine-readable)
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Salt Lake City, UT)
- US Department of Labor, federal minimum wage ($7.25 under the FLSA)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- Utah State Tax Commission: Taxpayer Tax Credit (TC-40 instructions)
- Utah State Tax Commission: Publication 14 Withholding Tax Guide
- Tax Foundation: State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (as of July 1, 2026)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments