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Software Developer Salary in Utah (2026)
$61.93 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,511/year ($7,793/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $100,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $160,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $177,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,940 Software Developer jobs in Utah (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Software Developer salary of $128,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,511 — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
| Gross (median) | $128,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,648 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,854 |
| Utah state income tax | −$5,796 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,511 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Utah?
- The median Software Developer salary in Utah is $128,810 per year ($61.93 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $100,530 and $160,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $128,810, a single filer in Utah takes home about $93,511 per year ($7,793 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.4%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 31,940 Software Developer jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.