Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $37.17 an hour ($77,310 a year). About 5,500 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,210). Utah ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.99 | $60,290 |
| 25% of workers | $31.02 | $64,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.17 | $77,310 |
| 75% of workers | $45.27 | $94,150 |
| 90% of workers | $48.04 | $99,920 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $80,970 | 2,660 |
| St. George | $80,330 | 300 |
| Ogden | $78,070 | 820 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $76,290 | 680 |
| Logan | $62,970 | 250 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $42,700 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $67,290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $110,500 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $78,920 |
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