Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Utah Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Utah sales tax is 6.1% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.42%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Utah sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Utah sales tax works
Utah's state rate is 6.1% (including the statewide local portion); groceries are taxed at a reduced combined rate of 3%.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.42 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.97 tax, for $42.97 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0742.
Utah sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.1% (state) | Tax at 7.42% | Total at 7.42% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.61 | $0.74 | $10.74 |
| $25.00 | $1.53 | $1.86 | $26.86 |
| $50.00 | $3.05 | $3.71 | $53.71 |
| $100.00 | $6.10 | $7.42 | $107.42 |
| $250.00 | $15.25 | $18.55 | $268.55 |
| $500.00 | $30.50 | $37.10 | $537.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $61.00 | $74.20 | $1,074.20 |
Utah vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.42% | $7.42 |
| Idaho | 6% | 6.03% | $6.03 |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.39% | $5.39 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% | $7.89 |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 7.68% | $7.68 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.24% | $8.24 |
States with a similar sales tax to Utah
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Utah's 7.42%.
- South Carolina sales tax (7.49%)
- Ohio sales tax (7.29%)
- Georgia sales tax (7.56%)
- North Carolina sales tax (7.1%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Utah?
The Utah state sales tax rate is 6.1%. Local taxes add an average of 1.32%, for an average combined rate of 7.42%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Utah?
At the state rate, $6.10 (total $106.10). At the average combined rate, $7.42 (total $107.42).
How do I calculate Utah sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.42% = $3.71. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0742 = $93.09 before tax.
Is Utah sales tax high?
Utah ranks #20 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.