Police Officer Salary in Salt Lake City, UT
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$74,370
Hourly Rate
$35.75
/hour
Jobs in Area
741
employed
Police Officer Salary Range in Salt Lake City, UT
Annual Salary Range
$47k
10th percentile
$62k
25th
$89k
75th
$110k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $46,743 | $22.47 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,459 | $30.03 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $74,370 | $35.75 |
| 75th Percentile | $88,743 | $42.66 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $110,484 | $53.12 |
| Average (Mean) | $80,547 | $38.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Police Officer salary in Salt Lake City, UT is $74,370 per year or $35.75 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Salt Lake City, UT Compares
vs National Average
$74,910
vs Utah Average
$72,132
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$71,099
Cost of living in Salt Lake City, UT is 4.6% above the national average.
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