Salaries in Idaho.
1 metro area. 422 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 0.95x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$289,000
Chief AI Officer
Median Role
$240,000
VP of Engineering
Entry Level
$212,000
AI Program Director
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
Idaho has 1 major metro area tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 0.95x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Chief AI Officer at $289,000 in Boise. The median role pays $240,000.
Metro areas in Idaho
Top 30 salaries in Idaho
Tax considerations in Idaho
Idaho has a flat 5.8% state income tax. Boise has no city income tax. While higher than neighboring states, the rate is offset by affordable housing and low overall cost of living.
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