Lawyer Salary in Utah (2026)
$63.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $96,078/year ($8,006/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $93,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $212,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $347,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,020 Lawyer jobs in Utah (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Lawyer salary of $132,830 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 $96,078 — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
| Gross (median) | $132,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,613 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,161 |
| Utah state income tax | −$5,977 |
| Take-home (annual) | $96,078 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,006 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Utah?
- The median Lawyer salary in Utah is $132,830 per year ($63.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $93,460 and $212,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $132,830, a single filer in Utah takes home about $96,078 per year ($8,006 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.7%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 7,020 Lawyer 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.