Travel Nurse Salary Calculator — Utah

Pre-loaded with Utah's numbers: 4.85% state income tax, average pay of $1,800/week ($45/hr), and UT GSA stipend rates. Adjust to your offer and see real take-home.

Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates

$1,800/wk

Avg UT Pay

4.85%

State Income Tax

~$1,099/wk

Typical Stipend Ceiling

98.3

Cost of Living Index

Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown

Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.

Excellent: Your housing stipend matches or exceeds the GSA maximum for Utah ($686/week). This is the maximum tax-free amount.
Effective Tax Rate28.9%
Federal: 24%
State: 4.85%

Same state assignment. You'll pay 4.85% state tax plus 24% federal tax.

Overtime (Optional)

Blended Hourly Rate

$75.53

Based on 36 hours in UT.

Gross Weekly Pay

$2,719

Taxable Weekly Income

$1,620

Estimated Weekly Taxes

$467

True Net Weekly Pay

$2,252

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Assignment Projections

13-Week Assignment

$29,271

Net Pay

26-Week Assignment

$58,542

Net Pay

Annual (52 weeks)

$117,085

Net Pay

Take Home vs Taxes

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Take Home

$2,252

per week

Taxes

$467

per week

Total Gross: $2,719 per week

🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis

Your Weekly Housing Stipend

$686

$2,970/month

Est. 1BR Rent in Utah

$1,200

Monthly average

Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money

+$1,770

Your stipend covers rent with $1,770 left over each month.

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Cost of Living Analysis in Utah

Monthly Net Income:$9,750
Average 1BR Rent:$1,200
True Discretionary Income:$8,550

After rent, this is what you'll have left each month for other expenses

Cost of Living Index:98.3

National average = 100. Utah's cost of living is lower than the national average by 1.7 points.

Housing Cost: Moderate

Utilities: Low

Rent data based on 2025 market averages. Actual rent may vary by neighborhood and housing type.

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Utah Pay Questions

How much do travel nurses take home in Utah?

With the average Utah package of $1,800/week and 4.85% state income tax, most travel nurses take home roughly 75–85% of gross — the tax-free stipend share is what pushes take-home above staff-job ratios. Enter your actual split above for your number.

What is the maximum tax-free stipend in Utah?

Stipend ceilings are set per city by GSA per diem rates. Using Utah's average GSA rates ($98/night lodging + $59/day M&IE), the typical weekly ceiling is about $1,099. Specific cities differ — check your assignment ZIP in the GSA Rate Explorer.

Is Utah a good state for travel nurse pay?

Utah averages $1,800/week with a 4.85% state income tax and a cost-of-living index of 98.3. Whether it beats a no-tax alternative depends on the rate gap — run both offers through the calculator to compare take-home directly.

Do I pay Utah taxes as a travel nurse from another state?

Generally yes — you pay Utah income tax on money earned there, and your home state typically credits it against your home liability. You won't usually be double-taxed, but multi-state filing is why many travelers use a travel-nurse-specialized tax preparer.