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Fast Food Worker Salary in Utah (2026)
$13.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,926/year ($1,994/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $26,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $33,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $36,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 52,340 Fast Food Worker jobs in Utah (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $28,670 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 $23,926 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $28,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,260 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,193 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,290 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,926 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,994 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Utah?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Utah is $28,670 per year ($13.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $26,340 and $33,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Utah?
- On the median salary of $28,670, a single filer in Utah takes home about $23,926 per year ($1,994 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 52,340 Fast Food 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.