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Graphic Designer Salary in Utah (2026)
$29.96 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,442/year ($4,120/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 18th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 2,720 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $62,310 a year — though pay ranges from $39,170 for newcomers to $96,810 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $96,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,720 Graphic Designer jobs in Utah (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Graphic Designer salary of $62,310 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 $49,442 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $62,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,767 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,804 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,442 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Utah?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Utah is $62,310 per year ($29.96 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,960 and $79,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $62,310, a single filer in Utah takes home about $49,442 per year ($4,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 2,720 Graphic Designer 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.