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Police Officer Salary in Utah (2026)
$37.17 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,739/year ($4,978/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $64,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $94,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,500 Police Officer jobs in Utah (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Police Officer salary of $77,310 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 $59,739 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $77,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,178 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,914 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,479 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,739 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,978 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Utah?
- The median Police Officer salary in Utah is $77,310 per year ($37.17 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $64,520 and $94,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $77,310, a single filer in Utah takes home about $59,739 per year ($4,978 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 5,500 Police 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.