Bartender Salary in Utah (2026)
$15.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,566/year ($2,214/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,230 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,350 Bartender jobs in Utah (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Bartender salary of $32,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,566 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $32,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,678 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,459 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,447 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,566 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,214 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Utah?
- The median Bartender salary in Utah is $32,150 per year ($15.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,230 and $51,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Utah?
- On the median salary of $32,150, a single filer in Utah takes home about $26,566 per year ($2,214 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,350 Bartender jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.