How much does a Truck Driver make in Utah?

BLS puts the average Truck Driver pay in Utah at $60,900 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Utah, after federal taxes, FICA, and Utah state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $48,814 annually ($4,068/month).

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

On a $60,900 salary in Utah, your take-home pay is approximately $48,814/year or $4,068/month. Federal tax: $5,128. State tax: $2,299. FICA: $4,659.

Is $60,900 a good Truck Driver salary?

$60,900 is the BLS average Truck Driver pay in Utah, about the same as the US average of $59,710 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Utah earn between $50,340 and $68,460.

How do Utah taxes affect Truck Driver salaries?

Utah levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $60,900 is $2,299. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 19.8%.

What are the career growth prospects for Truck Drivers?

In Utah, the top 10% earn over $76,360 and the bottom 10% under $44,320 (BLS, May 2025). 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)

Average Truck Driver pay in Utah

$60,900/year

≈ $29/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $50,340–$68,460

US average: $59,710

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$48,814/year

$4,068/month · effective tax rate 19.85%

Federal $5,128
State $2,299
FICA $4,659
Take-home

Pay by role in Utah

Senior OTR Owner-Operator (CR England)$95,000–$155,000+ fuel
Senior OTR Company Driver$72,000–$108,000+ OT
Senior Regional Driver (UT-Mountain West)$68,000–$95,000+ OT
Senior LTL Driver (post-Yellow / Estes / ODFL)$78,000–$118,000+ OT
Senior Tanker / Hazmat Driver$82,000–$125,000+ OT
Senior UPS / FedEx Freight Driver$88,000–$135,000+ OT

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$48,814
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$4,068
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$1,877
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$23/hr
Federal Tax	$5,128
State Tax	$2,299
FICA Taxes	$4,659
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	19.85%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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 · no OBBBA OT deduction (Motor Carrier Act exempt)

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 only to drivers owed overtime; the Motor Carrier Act (29 USC 213(b)(1)) exempts drivers of trucks over 10,000 lb hauling interstate freight, even on local routes. UT flat 4.45% + UT RTW since 1955 + UT property tax ~0.55% + no state estate tax anchor the UT trucking proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Truck Drivers 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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