How much does a Pharmacist make in Utah?

The average Pharmacist salary in Utah is around $138,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $100,043 annually ($8,337/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Utah?

On a $138,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $100,043/year or $8,337/month. Federal tax: $21,854. State tax: $5,546. FICA: $0.00.

Is $138,000 a good Pharmacist salary?

$138,000 is a strong salary for a Pharmacist — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Pharmacist salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $138,000 is $5,546. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Pharmacists?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician.

How can a Pharmacist in Utah reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Pharmacist Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Pharmacist in Utah earns around $138,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $100,043/year ($8,337/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$100,043
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,337
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,848
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$21,854
State Tax	$5,546
FICA Taxes	$10,557
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.51%

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Pharmacist Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$118,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$138,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$168,000

/year

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Not all Pharmacists earn the same — not even close

Utah's pharmacy market is anchored by University of Utah College of Pharmacy Salt Lake City (the only UT public PharmD-granting institution + the substantial U of U Skaggs College of Pharmacy + the substantial U of U Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center), Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy South Jordan (the substantial Roseman PharmD + the post-2020 Roseman LV + Henderson NV expansion), Intermountain Health Pharmacy Network (largest UT health system ~63K + the substantial Intermountain pharmacy services + ~1.7K Intermountain pharmacists + post-2022 SCL Health merger pharmacy integration), University of Utah Health Pharmacy + Huntsman Cancer Institute Pharmacy + Primary Childrens Hospital Pharmacy, ARUP Laboratories SLC (U of U-owned reference lab + the substantial ARUP clinical pharmacology + therapeutic drug monitoring), Recursion Pharmaceuticals SLC + Myriad Genetics SLC pharma R&D, plus the substantial UT Walgreens + CVS + Smith's + Harmons retail pharmacy.

Senior Clinical Pharmacist (Huntsman Cancer)

$155,000–$215,000+ bonus

Huntsman Cancer Institute Pharmacy · the only UT NCI oncology pharmacy

Senior Clinical Pharmacist (U of U / Intermountain)

$135,000–$185,000+ bonus

U of U Hospital + Intermountain Medical Center + LDS Hospital · acute clinical pharmacy

Senior Pharmacy Owner / Independent

$165,000–$345,000+ profit

Independent retail pharmacy owner · the substantial UT independent pharmacy

Senior Pharmacist (Walgreens / CVS / Smiths)

$125,000–$158,000+ bonus

Retail pharmacy at UT chain · Walgreens + CVS + Smiths + Harmons + Costco UT

Senior Pharmaceutical Industry (Recursion / Myriad)

$135,000–$215,000+ TC

Recursion AI drug discovery + Myriad Genetics + ARUP · pharma R&D

Senior Hospital Pharmacist (Primary Childrens)

$128,000–$172,000+ bonus

Primary Childrens Hospital SLC · pediatric clinical pharmacy + the substantial UT pediatric

Senior Specialty Pharmacist (Intermountain)

$138,000–$195,000+ bonus

Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy · oncology + biologics + the substantial high-cost meds

Senior Federal Civilian (VA SLC / Hill AFB)

$128,000–$172,000

VA Salt Lake + Hill AFB · GS-13/14 federal civilian + cleared premium

Mid-Career Pharmacist (3-7 yrs)

$115,000–$148,000

Functional pharmacist at UT health systems · transitioning to senior band

New Pharmacist (PGY-1 / Staff)

$98,000–$128,000

New PharmD at Intermountain + U of U + Roseman PGY-1 + retail · entry band

Worth knowing: Intermountain Pharmacy Services + post-2022 SCL Health merger pharmacy integration is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US multi-state health system pharmacy anchor and a feature most national pharmacy surveys understate for UT. Intermountain Health Pharmacy (largest UT health system + ~63K + the substantial post-2022 Intermountain-SCL Health merger creating 33-hospital pharmacy network across UT + ID + CO + NV + MT + WY + ~1.7K Intermountain pharmacists + the substantial Intermountain Specialty Pharmacy oncology + biologics + the substantial Intermountain Connect Care telehealth pharmacy + the substantial Intermountain Mail Order Pharmacy) supports substantial UT health system pharmacy. Senior Intermountain clinical pharmacists clear $135-185K+ bonus. University of Utah College of Pharmacy + Roseman University South Jordan supply UT PharmD pipeline. Huntsman Cancer Institute Pharmacy (the only UT NCI oncology pharmacy) + Primary Childrens Hospital pediatric pharmacy supports substantial UT specialty pharmacy. ARUP Laboratories SLC (U of U-owned national reference lab + the substantial ARUP clinical pharmacology + therapeutic drug monitoring) + Recursion AI drug discovery + Myriad Genetics supports UT pharma R&D. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT pharmacy proposition.