How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Utah?
$77,310a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Utah. That is $37.17 an hour or $6,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,290Median: $77,310Highest 10%: $99,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| 25th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| Median | $77,310 | $37.17 | |
| 75th | $94,150 | $45.26 | |
| 90th | $99,920 | $48.04 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $80,970 |
| St. George, UT | $80,330 |
| Ogden, UT | $78,070 |
| Provo, UT | $76,290 |
| Logan, UT | $62,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 17. Nevada | $78,140 |
| 18. Wisconsin | $78,090 |
| 19. Maryland | $77,970 |
| 20. Utah | $77,310 |
| 21. Rhode Island | $77,230 |
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $37.17 ($77,310 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $77,310 against $76,210 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Utah rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Utah ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $80,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.