How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

Not happy when you look closely at your paycheck and compare the gross amount with the far more puny net? It sure seems like a lot is lost to taxes — but do you have any idea just how much? You might be surprised. Using a SmartAsset paycheck calculator, we determined how income taxes shrink a hypothetical $100,000 salary in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

See how a good-sized salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

No wonder it's so tough to save money. (But you can do it!)

What happens to paychecks in Utah?

Income taxes aren't quite a walk in the park In Utah, a state that's home to no less than five national parks (Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion). Plus something called Hole N' The Rock.

A $100,000 annual salary is clipped to **$71,146** after state and federal taxes, including the Beehive State's income tax. It stings you for 4.95% of that six-figure income.

Utah also has a 4.85% state sales tax, and local sales taxes can add as much as another 4% at checkout.

See the complete story on MoneyWise.com and find out how workers fare in other states.