How much does a Surgeon make in Utah?

The average Surgeon salary in Utah is around $540,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $341,507 annually ($28,459/month).

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

On a $540,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $341,507/year or $28,459/month. Federal tax: $152,134. State tax: $24,030. FICA: $22,329.

Is $540,000 a good Surgeon salary?

$540,000 is a strong salary for a Surgeon — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Surgeon salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $540,000 is $24,030. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 36.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Surgeons?

3% growth projected 2022-2032 (slower than average) overall — but specific subspecialties (cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, plastic, transplant, pediatric subspecialty) face severe shortage with 8-15 year supply lag from training pipeline. Aging Boomer demographic = sustained surgical volume through 2035+. AI/robotics augment but do not replace operative judgment in the 10-year window.. Related roles include: Anesthesiologist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Neurosurgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Vascular Surgeon, General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon, Pediatric Surgical Subspecialist, Surgical Oncologist.

How can a Surgeon 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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Surgeon Salary in Utah (2026)

Average Surgeon pay in Utah

$540,000/year

≈ $260/hour before tax

After tax (single filer)

$341,507/year

$28,459/month · effective tax rate 36.76%

Federal $152,134
State $24,030
FICA $22,329
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior Trauma Surgeon (U of U Level 1)$495,000–$1,050,000+ bonus
Senior Surgical Oncologist (Huntsman)$515,000–$985,000+ bonus
Senior Orthopedic Surgeon (TOSH / Intermountain)$585,000–$1,250,000+ bonus
Senior Cardiac Surgeon (U of U / Intermountain)$615,000–$1,385,000+ bonus
Senior Neurosurgeon (U of U / Primary Childrens)$685,000–$1,485,000+ bonus
Senior Ophthalmologic Surgeon (Moran Eye)$525,000–$985,000+ bonus

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$341,507
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$28,459
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$13,135
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$164/hr
Federal Tax	$152,134
State Tax	$24,030
FICA Taxes	$22,329
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	36.76%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Surgeons earn the same — not even close

Utah's surgical market is anchored by University of Utah Hospital SLC (only UT Level 1 adult trauma + only UT Comprehensive Stroke Center + U of U Burn Center + Moran Eye Center one of the country's premier eye surgery centers + Huntsman Cancer Institute surgical oncology NCI-designated + U of U Cardiovascular Center cardiac + thoracic + vascular), Intermountain Health surgical centers (Intermountain Medical Center Murray + LDS Hospital SLC + Utah Valley Hospital Provo + McKay-Dee Hospital Ogden + St George Regional + the substantial Intermountain post-2022 SCL Health merger 33-hospital surgical network), The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital TOSH Murray (Intermountain-owned + premier UT orthopedic specialty), Primary Childrens Hospital SLC (Intermountain pediatric surgery + the substantial Primary Childrens pediatric heart + neurosurgery + transplant), MountainStar HCA surgical + Steward UT, plus the substantial Park City + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley + post-Olympics ski injury orthopedic referral pipeline.

Senior Trauma Surgeon (U of U Level 1)

$495,000–$1,050,000+ bonus

U of U Hospital · the only UT Level 1 + Burn Center · 24/7 trauma call

Senior Surgical Oncologist (Huntsman)

$515,000–$985,000+ bonus

Huntsman Cancer Institute · the only UT NCI surgical oncology

Senior Orthopedic Surgeon (TOSH / Intermountain)

$585,000–$1,250,000+ bonus

TOSH Murray + Intermountain + Park City ski referral · the premier UT ortho

Senior Cardiac Surgeon (U of U / Intermountain)

$615,000–$1,385,000+ bonus

U of U Cardiovascular Center + Intermountain Heart Institute · cardiac + thoracic

Senior Neurosurgeon (U of U / Primary Childrens)

$685,000–$1,485,000+ bonus

U of U + Primary Childrens · adult + pediatric neurosurgery

Senior Ophthalmologic Surgeon (Moran Eye)

$525,000–$985,000+ bonus

Moran Eye Center · one of the premier US eye surgery centers

Senior Pediatric Surgeon (Primary Childrens)

$485,000–$895,000+ bonus

Primary Childrens Hospital · pediatric general + transplant + congenital

Senior Plastic Surgeon (PP UT)

$515,000–$1,150,000+ bonus

Private practice plastic surgery · the substantial UT cosmetic + reconstructive market

Mid-Career Surgeon (5-10 yrs post-fellowship)

$385,000–$685,000

Specialty surgeon 5-10 yrs · transitioning to senior partnership

Surgical Resident / Fellow

$70,000–$95,000

U of U Surgery residency + Intermountain + Primary Childrens fellowship · the only UT GME

Worth knowing: University of Utah Hospital + the only UT Level 1 trauma + Burn Center + Moran Eye + Huntsman Cancer surgical oncology + TOSH orthopedic specialty + Park City post-Olympics ski injury referral pipeline is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state surgical anchor and a feature most national surgeon surveys understate for UT. U of U Hospital (the only UT Level 1 adult trauma + only UT Comprehensive Stroke Center + U of U Burn Center + Moran Eye Center one of the premier US eye surgery centers + Huntsman Cancer Institute surgical oncology NCI-designated as only UT NCI center + U of U Cardiovascular Center cardiac + thoracic + vascular + U of U Transplant Center + the substantial U of U Hospital Magnet designation + the substantial U of U Hospital ~600+ beds) supports substantial UT senior surgical work. Senior U of U trauma + Huntsman surgical oncology + cardiac + neurosurgery clear $495K-$1.485M+ bonus. Intermountain Health surgical network (Intermountain Medical Center Murray + LDS Hospital + Utah Valley + McKay-Dee + St George Regional + Primary Childrens Hospital SLC + TOSH Murray + Intermountain Heart Institute + Intermountain LiVe Well surgical + the substantial post-2022 SCL Health merger 33-hospital surgical network) supports substantial UT surgical practice. TOSH Murray (Intermountain-owned + the premier UT orthopedic specialty hospital + the substantial TOSH Park City + Snowbird + Alta + Deer Valley + Sundance + post-2002 + post-2034 SLC Winter Olympics ski + snowboard injury referral pipeline) supports distinctive UT orthopedic surgical work. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT surgical proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Surgeons in Utah and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Utah 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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Typical Surgeon Salary by Experience (National)

US-wide ranges, not Utah figures. Each link shows the Utah taxes on that salary.

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$410,000

/year

Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$540,000

/year

Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$950,000

/year

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