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How much does a protective service worker make in Salt Lake City?

$55,590a year

Median yearly pay for protective service workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $26.73 an hour or $4,633 a month.

Hourly
$26.73
Vs. national median
+31%
Rank among cities
20 of 180
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,810Median: $55,590Highest 10%: $133,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,810$15.77
25th$45,790$22.01
Median$55,590$26.73
75th$133,800$64.33
90th$133,800$64.33

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for protective service workers.

Ogden, UT$46,730
Provo, UT$43,970
St. George, UT$43,330
Protective Service Worker salary in Utah Protective Service Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,000
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$104,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,660
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,970
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,400
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$59,150
Private Detective and Investigator$57,910
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a protective service worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $26.73 ($55,590 a year).

Do protective service workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

Yes: $55,590 against $42,540 nationally, 31% more.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $49,610, so Salt Lake City pays 12% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for protective service worker pay?

20 of 180 metro areas with data.

How much does a protective service worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,800 or more.

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.