Average Police Officer Salary in Utah

Public Service · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Police Officer in Utah earns $74,200 per year, which is below the national average of $74,910. This translates to approximately $35.67 per hour, $2,854 biweekly, or $6,183 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Utah is 3% below the national average, roughly in line with the national average.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$55,600	$26.73
Average (50th)	$74,200	$35.67
Experienced (75th)	$85,300	$41.02
Top Earners (90th)	$96,500	$46.39

Police Officer Salary by City in Utah

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Salt Lake City	$80,100	$6,675/mo
Provo	$75,700	$6,308/mo
West Valley City	$72,700	$6,058/mo
Ogden	$70,500	$5,875/mo
St. George	$69,000	$5,750/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Public Service
Typical Education	High school diploma
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	Flat 4.65%
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.97 (-3% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Utah

Major employers hiring Police Officers in Utah include Intermountain Health, Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Vivint, and Zions Bancorporation. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for public service professionals.

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