Salaries in Utah.
1 metro area. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 0.98x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$353,000
Principal AI Research Scientist
Median Role
$307,000
Chief Strategy Officer
Entry Level
$293,000
VP of AI Research
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. 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 June 2026.
Utah has 1 major metro area tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 0.98x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Principal AI Research Scientist at $353,000 in Salt Lake City. The median role pays $307,000.
Metro areas in Utah
Top 30 salaries in Utah
Tax considerations in Utah
Utah has a flat 4.65% state income tax. Salt Lake City imposes no additional city income tax. The moderate rate combined with affordable living costs results in strong net compensation.
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