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Software Developers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$129,600

Mean: $131,400

~$101,088 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$62.31

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$9,892
State Income Tax-$5,329
Social Security-$8,035
Medicare-$1,879
Effective Tax Rate19.4%

Monthly Take-Home

$8,705

Annual Take-Home

$104,465

Monthly Budget in Salt Lake City

Housing / Rent$1,35016%
Food & Groceries$4005%
Transportation$3504%
Utilities$1802%
Healthcare$2503%
Remaining / Savings$6,17571%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$129,600(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$102,560

Median

$129,600

75th %

$160,740

Median is in the 46th percentile of the typical range

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About Software Developers salaries in Salt Lake City, UT

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for software developers in Salt Lake City, UT is $129,600. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $102,560 (25th percentile) to $160,740 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $62.31 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a software developers in Salt Lake City?

The median salary is $129,600 per year. The mean (average) salary is $131,400.

How much does a software developers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

The estimated hourly rate is $62.31 per hour.

What is the salary range for software developers in Salt Lake City?

Salaries typically range from $102,560 (25th percentile) to $160,740 (75th percentile).