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Software engineer salary in Salt Lake City, UT, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Salt Lake City, UT?

Average base salary

$115,034
14%
below national average
Average $115,034
Low $71,405
High $185,321

The average salary for a software engineer is $115,034 per year in Salt Lake City, UT and $5,000 cash bonus per year.127 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Salt Lake City, UT

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Software Engineer
Motorola Solutions4.1out of 5 stars.
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Innova Solutions
 
$228,800per year
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Chipton Ross
 
$228,800per year
Meta
 
$221,512per year
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$209,040per year
Citizens
 
$200,000per year
Slate Professional Resources, ...
 
$190,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Salt Lake City, UT

  1. Midvale, UT
    $126,467 per year
  2. Provo, UT
    $123,643 per year
  3. Lehi, UT
    $120,813 per year
  4. Salt Lake City, UT
    $115,034 per year
  5. Draper, UT
    $108,016 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Salt Lake City, UT?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $51,811 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $67,863 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $158,812 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $13.42 per hour