Utah Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Utah. See FICA, federal withholding, and Utah state tax up to 4.65%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Utah. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Utah state income tax up to 4.65%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Utah payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.65%. Median household income: $79,449. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Utah?
Utah employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Utah state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Utah?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $79,449 salary, expect $6,753-$7,945 in additional employer taxes annually.
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