Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $81,130 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $62,150
90th percentile $98,820
Employed locally 2,550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,150
    25th
    $66,770
    50th (median)
    $81,130
    75th
    $97,190
    90th
    $98,820

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut $82,820
    St. George, UT $80,450
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,910
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,720
    Utah $77,210
    Ogden, UT $77,210

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,270
    Firefighters $59,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Salt Lake City, UT is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.3% above the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $62,150 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,770.