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Truck Driver Salary in Utah (2026)
$29.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,160/year ($4,013/month) for a single filer
Truck Driver pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $68,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $76,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 25,060 Truck Driver jobs in Utah (occupation code 53-3032, “Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Truck Driver salary of $60,620 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 $48,160 — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,094 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,637 |
| Utah state income tax | −$2,728 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,160 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,013 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Truck Driver make in Utah?
- The median Truck Driver salary in Utah is $60,620 per year ($29.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,340 and $68,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Truck Driver in Utah?
- On the median salary of $60,620, a single filer in Utah takes home about $48,160 per year ($4,013 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.6%.
- How many Truck Driver jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 25,060 Truck Driver 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.