Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Utah | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,810 | $142,991 | -10% |
| Median hourly wage | $61.93 | $68.75 | -10% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $130,243.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Utah is $128,810, or about $61.93 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Utah is -10% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Utah typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 31,940 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $128,810, Utah offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.