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Software Developer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$128,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.93/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
31,940
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,290 #27 of 50

Software Developer pay in Utah, explained

Software developers in Utah earn a median of $128,810 per year ($61.93 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $77,810, while the most experienced software developers reach about $177,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $128,810 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $128,810 is worth about $130,290 in national buying power — ranking Utah #27 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,810
$37.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,810
$61.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,970
$85.56/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $128,810 $130,290 —
Colorado $138,390 $134,291 −$9,580
Idaho $131,590 $137,799 −$2,780
Arizona $129,690 $128,818 −$880
Nevada $128,810 $128,837 —
New Mexico $124,520 $135,037 +$4,290
Wyoming $115,170 $124,252 +$13,640

Software Developer in Utah: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Utah?

Software developers in Utah earn a median of $128,810 per year ($61.93 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Utah pay software developers well?

At $128,810, Utah pays 5% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 31,940 work in the state.

Software Developer salary in other states

California · $174,410 Washington · $166,540 New York · $166,180 Massachusetts · $165,210 Oregon · $142,720 New Hampshire · $139,720 Maryland · $138,680 Colorado · $138,390 District of Columbia · $136,880 Virginia · $136,460 New Jersey · $135,940 North Carolina · $134,710

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