salary$129,600 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$177,090per year
Jobs in the area19,040people work this job
Can a software developer afford Salt Lake City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.9% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a software developer in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $129,600 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $79,610 and $177,090.
Can a software developer afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 14.9% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.