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Instructional Designer Salary in Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$79,550/ year

Median Instructional Designer in Salt Lake City, UT

$47,675
10th
$58,140
25th
$79,550
Median
$106,080
75th
$129,418
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$79,550
Total compensation (est.)
$91,483
Bonus range
$2,850 – $12,480
Mean salary
$84,323

How This Compares

Salt Lake City, UT median
$79,550
Utah median
$79,550
National median
$77,990+2.0%

Cost of living in Salt Lake City is 2% above the national average. Salary of $79,550 here is equivalent to $77,990 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$57,276-28.0%
3-5 years
$72,391-9.0%
6-10 years
$89,096+12.0%
10+ years
$109,779+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$70,004-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$79,550
Enterprise (5,000+)
$93,869+18.0%

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Instructional Designer Salaries in Nearby Cities

West Valley City, UT$77,990/yr
Provo, UT$77,990/yr
West Jordan, UT$77,990/yr
Orem, UT$77,990/yr
Sandy, UT$77,990/yr

Related Jobs in Salt Lake City

Elementary School Teacher$63,128/yr
High School Teacher$63,607/yr
Special Education Teacher$63,056/yr
School Counselor$63,495/yr
University Professor$86,068/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$38/hr
Monthly gross$6,629/mo
25th percentile$58,140/yr
75th percentile$106,080/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Utah Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Instructional Designer salary in Salt Lake City?

The median Instructional Designer salary in Salt Lake City is $79,550 per year, with a range from $58,140 at the 25th percentile to $106,080 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Instructional Designer pay in Salt Lake City compare to the national average?

Instructional Designer salaries in Salt Lake City are 2% above the national median of $77,990. After adjusting for Salt Lake City's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $77,990 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Instructional Designer salaries in Salt Lake City?

In Salt Lake City, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Instructional Designer roles start around $47,675, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $129,418 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Salt Lake City a good place for Instructional Designer jobs?

Salt Lake City offers a Instructional Designer median of $79,550, which is 2% above the US median of $77,990. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Salt Lake City is 2% more expensive than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Instructional Designer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Instructional Designer in Salt Lake City is $106,080, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.