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Retail Sales Associate Salary in Utah (2026)
$16.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,893/year ($2,324/month) for a single filer
Retail Sales Associate pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $33,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 47,570 Retail Sales Associate jobs in Utah (occupation code 41-2031, “Retail Salespersons”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Retail Sales Associate salary of $33,900 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 $27,893 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $33,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,888 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,593 |
| Utah state income tax | −$1,526 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,893 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Retail Sales Associate make in Utah?
- The median Retail Sales Associate salary in Utah is $33,900 per year ($16.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,050 and $38,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Retail Sales Associate in Utah?
- On the median salary of $33,900, a single filer in Utah takes home about $27,893 per year ($2,324 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Retail Sales Associate jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 47,570 Retail Sales Associate 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.