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Correctional Officer Salary in Utah (2026)
$32.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,140/year ($4,428/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $59,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,290 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $79,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $84,680 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,050 Correctional Officer jobs in Utah (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Correctional Officer salary of $67,290 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,140 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $67,290 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,974 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,148 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,028 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,140 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,428 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Utah?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Utah is $67,290 per year ($32.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $59,120 and $79,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $67,290, a single filer in Utah takes home about $53,140 per year ($4,428 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 2,050 Correctional Officer jobs in Utah in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Utah state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Utah.