As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Utah is $138,759, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,668 weekly, or $11,563 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Utah vary widely, spanning from $121,815 to $155,243. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,890) and 75th percentile ($147,387), while top earners (90th percentile) make $155,243 per year. This $17,497 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or 3D CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Utah Senior Computer Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 nationwide for Senior Computer Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $121,815 UT March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $129,890 UT March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $138,759 UT March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $147,387 UT March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $155,243 UT March 01, 2026
25% $129,890 10% $121,815 90% $155,243 75% $147,387 $138,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $164,444 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $173,152 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $171,609 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $169,304 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $171,609 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $164,905 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $171,627 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $162,901 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $162,901 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $162,901 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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