Police Officer Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
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The median police officer in the Salt Lake City area earns $80,970 a year ($38.93 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($76,210) and 5% above the Utah median ($77,310). Half of the 2,660 police officers there earn between $66,670 and $96,490.
Median $80,970
10th: $62,84090th: $102,770
| Annual pay | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,840 | $60,290 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $66,670 | $64,520 | $59,290 |
| Median | $80,970 | $77,310 | $76,210 |
| 75th percentile | $96,490 | $94,150 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $102,770 | $99,920 | $115,120 |
| Average | $84,510 | $78,760 | $79,200 |
| Jobs | 2,660 | 5,500 | 670,520 |
Salt Lake City, UT ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for police officer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,140).
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- San Jose, CA: $136,140
- San Francisco, CA: $132,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $121,980
- Seattle, WA: $115,120
- Sacramento, CA: $111,460
- San Diego, CA: $110,400
- Chicago, IL: $107,810
- New York, NY: $105,540
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- Correctional Officer: $65,910
- Security Guard: $43,260
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.