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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Utah

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Utah earn a median of $77,310 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$77,310
vs. U.S. median
+1% ($76,210)
Rank among states
20 of 51
Jobs in the state
5,500

Pay range in Utah

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,290; the top 10% earn over $99,920. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.

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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Utah

How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Utah?

The median is $77,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,290 and the top 10% earn over $99,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Utah a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses