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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Utah (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,092/year ($4,841/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,820 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Utah (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $74,810 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 $58,092 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $74,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,628 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,723 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,366 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,092 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,841 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Utah?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Utah is $74,810 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,210 and $82,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Utah?
- On the median salary of $74,810, a single filer in Utah takes home about $58,092 per year ($4,841 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 14,820 Elementary School Teacher 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.