Accountants and Auditors, Salt Lake City

$82,100

Local median annual wage in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT. Middle half of earners roughly $64,950 to $107,790.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
−1.9%
US median
$83,680
Cost of living (100.9) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
100.9
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$64,950 to $107,790
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
8,660
Job code
13-2011

Accountants and Auditors in Salt Lake City pay a median $82,100 (May 2025), 1.9% below the US median of $83,680. At local prices (index 100.9), that median buys about what $81,368 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$82,100 in Salt Lake City buys about what $81,368 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 100.9, 2024). Housing & rent index is 123.3 vs overall 100.9 (US average = 100, 2024).

Accountants and Auditors in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Salt Lake City $82,100 $64,950 to $107,790 100.9
Tampa $78,990 $62,570 to $102,490 100.9
San Francisco $110,730 $88,820 to $143,590 115.6
Tulsa $81,320 $63,920 to $104,240 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Accountants and Auditors in Salt Lake City?
The median annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Salt Lake City-Murray, UT is $82,100 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Salt Lake City pay compare to the US median for Accountants and Auditors?
Local median pay is 1.9% below the national median of $83,680.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Salt Lake City is 100.9 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $82,100 has about the same buying power as $81,368 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.