Utah salaries rose an average of 3.3 percent for positions of all kinds in the past year, according to the just-released Utah Benchmark Compensation Survey from Employers Council. The survey was one of two released by the council along with the Utah Information Technology Compensation Survey.
The Benchmark survey found that the average hiring hourly wage for full-time, inexperienced, entry-level personnel is $14.88, up from $14.28 in 2018.
The Information Technology Compensation Survey takes a deeper look into the technology industry in Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona, providing information for tech company owners. The survey’s data found that the Utah tech industry also had an average salary increase of 3.3 percent, compared to Arizona at 2.5 percent and Colorado’s 3.1 percent.
“Employers Council’s compensation surveys are highly sought-after resources for employers and HR directors needing data to support key policies and decisions,” said Ryan Nelson, president of Employers Council’s Utah office. “Our priority at Employers Council is to benefit and support employers, which enables employers to create a workplace that attracts and retains quality talent and expertise.”
Employers Council said its intent in conducting the compensation surveys is to help Utah organizations stay current and competitive with employee salaries. The surveys provide a thorough examination of state and regional salary policies, including base salaries, average percent pay increases and hiring rates, according to a release.
More than 400 positions were surveyed in the Benchmark Compensation Survey, with 39,000 employees participating. Likewise, nearly 100 jobs were surveyed and 7,200 employees participated in the Information Technology Compensation Survey.