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Childcare Worker Salary in Utah (2026)
$15.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,171/year ($2,181/month) for a single filer
Childcare Worker pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,630 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,440 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,830 Childcare Worker jobs in Utah (occupation code 39-9011, “Childcare Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Childcare Worker salary of $31,630 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 $26,171 — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
| Gross (median) | $31,630 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,616 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,420 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,423 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,171 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,181 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Childcare Worker make in Utah?
- The median Childcare Worker salary in Utah is $31,630 per year ($15.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,530 and $35,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Childcare Worker in Utah?
- On the median salary of $31,630, a single filer in Utah takes home about $26,171 per year ($2,181 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.3%.
- How many Childcare Worker jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,830 Childcare Worker 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.