Utah · Utah State Tax Commission
Utah sales tax rates by city
4.85% statewide, plus county, city and special-district increments that push combined rates to 7.75% in parts of the state.
- State base rate
- 4.85%
- Lowest combined
- 7.75%
- Highest combined
- 7.75%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Utah state sales tax rate is 4.85%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Utah metros run from 7.75% to 7.75%, averaging 7.75%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Utah
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | Salt Lake County | 2.9% | 7.75% |
Source: Utah State Tax Commission · rates as published for 2026
Utah taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Utah counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Utah administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Utah State Tax Commission. Because local jurisdictions set their own increments, the correct rate depends on the delivery address rather than the seller's location for most remote sales. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.