Utah minimum wage (2026)
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour – $15,080 a year for full-time work. Compare it with what common jobs in Utah actually pay.
Utah minimum wage$7.25/hr
Full-time minimum-wage pay
Gross pay before taxes for a full-time job at $7.25/hr.
Typical pay in Utah
1,735,590 jobs$24.09/hr$50,110 a year
The minimum wage equals 30% of the state's median hourly wage.
What common jobs pay in Utah
Median wage in Utah for its most common jobs (BLS, May 2025).
52,340 jobs in Utah$13.78/hrRetail Salespersons
47,570 jobs in Utah$16.30/hrCustomer Service Representatives
44,490 jobs in Utah$20.74/hrGeneral and Operations Managers
42,580 jobs in Utah$47.04/hrOffice Clerks, General
36,470 jobs in Utah$21.18/hrSoftware Developers
31,940 jobs in Utah$61.93/hrLaborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
29,670 jobs in Utah$20.37/hrRegistered Nurses
27,420 jobs in Utah$40.67/hrStockers and Order Fillers
26,730 jobs in Utah$18.12/hrHeavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
25,060 jobs in Utah$29.15/hr
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All states ranked ›Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division – State Minimum Wage Laws and the Utah labor department (rates, checked October 28, 2026); BLS OEWS (wages). Local and tipped rates are not shown.
Questions & answers
What is the minimum wage in Utah in 2026?
Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour.
Is Utah's minimum wage going up?
No statewide increase is scheduled as of October 28, 2026.
How much is a full-time minimum-wage job in Utah per year?
At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours) comes to $15,080 a year before taxes, or about $290.00 a week.
What is the typical wage in Utah?
The median wage for all jobs in Utah was $24.09 an hour ($50,110 a year) in May 2025, according to BLS. The minimum wage is 30% of that.
Can my city have a higher minimum wage?
Yes, if Utah allows local minimum wages, a city or county can set a higher rate, and employers must pay whichever rate is highest: federal, state or local. Check your city's labor office.