Today, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) are pleased to announce that Adobe plans to bring 1,260 new, high-paying jobs and invest nearly $90 million in Utah.

“Adobe elevates Utah’s business community,” said Gov. Gary R. Herbert. “They play a key role in the development of the Point of the Mountain and Silicon Slopes. We look forward to their continued leadership and success in the state.”

Adobe has several locations at which it could have expanded, and the company chose Utah because of the state’s educated workforce and rapidly growing technology industry. A previous recipient of a post-performance incentive from GOED, Adobe is receiving a new incentive for its additional investment in the state and creation of new jobs.

Founded in 1982, Adobe is one of the largest, most diversified software companies in the world. Known for products including Photoshop, Acrobat Reader, Creative Cloud, Experience Cloud and more, the company employs more than 17,000 worldwide.

“As a pioneer to the Point of the Mountain development area, it has been exciting to witness the tremendous growth here for both Adobe and the state,” said Jonathan Francom, vice president of employee and workplace solutions at Adobe. “We are glad to be embarking on phase two of our marquee building in Lehi and are thrilled to be contributing to the growing economy through our local employee base.”

Adobe will embark on a “Phase 2” building in Lehi and working space expansion within its current Lehi building, adding capacity for approximately 1,260 employees over the next 20 years. The total wages in aggregate are required to exceed 110 percent of the Utah County average wage. The company projects the new positions will pay approximately 300 percent of the average wage. The projected new state wages over the life of the agreement are expected to be approximately $2.3 billion. Projected new state tax revenues, as a result of corporate, payroll and sales taxes, are estimated to be $85.8 million over 20 years.

“Not only is Adobe a leader in Utah’s tech market, but they are also an incredible community partner,” said Theresa Foxley, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. “Their continued investment in Utah is a sign of our tech community’s bright future.”

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