How much does a Truck Driver make in Utah?

The average Truck Driver salary in Utah is around $60,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $48,393 annually ($4,033/month).

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

On a $60,000 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $48,393/year or $4,033/month. Federal tax: $5,020. State tax: $1,997. FICA: $0.00.

Is $60,000 a good Truck Driver salary?

$60,000 is a competitive salary for a Truck Driver — above the national median. In Utah, demand for this role is active.

How do Utah taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,000 is $1,997. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Long Haul Driver, Local Delivery Driver, Owner Operator, Tanker Driver, Flatbed Driver.

How can a Truck Driver 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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Truck Driver Salary in Utah (2026)

The average Truck Driver in Utah earns around $60,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $48,393/year ($4,033/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$48,393
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,033
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,861
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,020
State Tax	$1,997
FICA Taxes	$4,590
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.35%

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Truck Driver Salary Ranges in Utah

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$48,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$60,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$100,000

/year

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Not all Truck Drivers earn the same — not even close

Utah's trucking market is anchored by the substantial Salt Lake City freight hub at the I-15 + I-80 + I-70 corridor convergence (SLC is one of the country's substantial intermountain freight crossroads connecting West Coast + Midwest + Mountain West + Southwest), Utah Inland Port Authority Salt Lake (the controversial post-2018 UT Inland Port development + the substantial post-2024 Inland Port logistics + warehouse growth), UPS SLC sort facility + FedEx Freight UT + the substantial UT LTL Less-than-Truckload post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy successor work (Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF Freight + XPO), the substantial UT regional trucking (CR England HQ SLC + the substantial CR England country's largest US refrigerated trucking + the substantial Stevens Transport UT operations + Western Express UT), the substantial UT cargo (Bonneville Salt Flats + Wendover salt + the substantial UT mining + Kennecott Copper trucking), plus the substantial UT post-2024 substantial ELD compliance + the substantial UT Park City + Snowbird ski resort logistics.

Senior OTR Owner-Operator (CR England)

$95,000–$155,000+ fuel

CR England HQ SLC owner-operator · the substantial country largest US refrigerated

Senior OTR Company Driver

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

OTR driver at UT carriers + Stevens + Western Express · OBBBA OT applies

Senior Regional Driver (UT-Mountain West)

$68,000–$95,000+ OT

UT-AZ-NV-ID-WY-CO regional · home weekends + Mountain West economic corridor

Senior LTL Driver (post-Yellow / Estes / ODFL)

$78,000–$118,000+ OT

LTL driver at Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF + XPO · post-Yellow Corp successor

Senior Tanker / Hazmat Driver

$82,000–$125,000+ OT

Hazmat tanker · UT chemicals + petroleum + Kennecott Copper · CDL endorsement premium

Senior UPS / FedEx Freight Driver

$88,000–$135,000+ OT

UPS SLC + FedEx Freight UT + the substantial Teamsters Local 222 SLC

Senior Inland Port / Drayage Driver

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

UT Inland Port + intermodal + the substantial post-2024 Inland Port drayage

Senior Ag Hauler (Idaho Falls / Magic Valley)

$72,000–$108,000+ OT

UT-ID agricultural hauling · the substantial UT dairy + cattle + potato hauling

Mid-Career Driver (3-7 yrs)

$55,000–$75,000+ OT

Functional CDL driver at UT carriers · transitioning to senior band

New Driver (CDL fresh / Year 1-2)

$45,000–$62,000+ OT

New CDL-A driver at UT carriers · entry band + the substantial UT CDL training

Worth knowing: CR England HQ SLC + the country's substantial US refrigerated trucking concentration is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state refrigerated trucking anchor and a feature most national trucking surveys understate for UT. CR England (the substantial CR England HQ Salt Lake City founded 1920 + ~5K+ CR England employees + the substantial CR England country's largest US refrigerated trucking fleet + the substantial CR England nationwide refrigerated + dry van + the substantial CR England post-2020 substantial e-commerce + retail growth + the substantial CR England owner-operator + company driver programs) supports substantial UT refrigerated trucking. Senior CR England owner-operators clear $95-155K+ fuel. The substantial Salt Lake City freight hub at the I-15 + I-80 + I-70 corridor convergence (SLC is one of the country's substantial intermountain freight crossroads + the substantial UT Inland Port post-2018 development + the substantial UT post-2024 Inland Port logistics + warehouse growth + UPS SLC sort facility + FedEx Freight UT + the substantial UT LTL post-Yellow Corp August 2023 bankruptcy successor work at Estes + Old Dominion + Saia + ABF + XPO) supports substantial UT trucking. The substantial Stevens Transport UT + Western Express UT + the substantial UT mining + Kennecott Copper + UT chemicals tanker hauling. The substantial Teamsters Local 222 SLC UPS bargaining. The 2025 No Tax on Overtime federal deduction applies through 2028. UT flat 4.55% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT trucking proposition.