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Data Scientist Salary in Utah (2026)
$51.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $80,007/year ($6,667/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 18th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 4,360 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $108,090 a year — though pay ranges from $60,680 for newcomers to $167,890 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,680 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $108,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $146,160 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,360 Data Scientist jobs in Utah (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Data Scientist salary of $108,090 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 $80,007 — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
| Gross (median) | $108,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,950 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,269 |
| Utah state income tax | −$4,864 |
| Take-home (annual) | $80,007 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,667 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Utah?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Utah is $108,090 per year ($51.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,720 and $146,160.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Utah?
- On the median salary of $108,090, a single filer in Utah takes home about $80,007 per year ($6,667 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.0%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 4,360 Data Scientist 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.