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AI Engineer Salary in Salt Lake City UT (2026)

Fastest growing role in Southeast as logistics digitize.

Median Salary: $170,050

Range: $124K – $312K

CoL Tier: Low · 3-Year Trend: +9.2% · Source: Motion; Built In (calculated)

Avg Total Comp

$193,800

Experience Level

Experienced roles hit $180k+ nationally; AI-first companies pay 20% premium.

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