Skip to main content
Government & MilitaryUtah (UT)

Firefighter Salary in Utah

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$60,670
Gross Salary
national median
$48,028
Annual Take-Home
79.2% of gross
$4,002
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,847
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Utah

Based on national median Firefighter salary of $60,670, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$60,670
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 8.6%
-$5,241
Utah State Income Tax
Effective rate: 4.6%
-$2,760
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$3,762
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$880
Total Taxes
20.8% effective rate
-$12,642
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$48,028
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$4,002
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,847

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$48,028 (79.2%)
Federal Income Tax$5,241 (8.6%)
Utah State Tax$2,760 (4.6%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$4,641 (7.6%)

Utah vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$60,670
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$2,760/yr
Effective rate: 4.6%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
4.9%
State rate (local rates may vary)

Flat 4.55% rate. No standard deduction; uses $900 single / $1,800 MFJ nonrefundable tax credit. SS taxable but credit available.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Firefighter in Utah

How much does a Firefighter take home in Utah?

On a national median salary of $60,670, a Firefighter in Utah takes home approximately $48,028/year ($4,002/month) after federal income tax, Utah state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 20.8%.

What is the Utah state income tax rate for a Firefighter?

On a $60,670 salary, the effective Utah state income tax rate is 4.6%, resulting in $2,760 in state taxes annually. Utah's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Utah compare to other states for Firefighters?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Utah's 4.6% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Firefighter pay in Utah?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Utah cities. Utah's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 4.9%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.