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Utah police payStarting and top-step pay by department
At Utah Highway Patrol, starting base pay is $75,878 and top-step pay is $110,282, from official pay schedules.
Starting pay: $75,878 (one department, 1 department). Top step: $110,282 (one department, 1 department).
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| Utah Highway Patrol | State police | $75,878 | $110,282 | Not in our data | FY 2027 |
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Utah: starting vs top-step pay
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| Department | Start | Top step |
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| Utah Highway Patrol | $75,878 | $110,282 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do police officers make in Utah?
At Utah Highway Patrol, starting base pay is $75,878 and top-step pay is $110,282, from official pay schedules. Overtime, longevity and incentive pay are extra.
What does the federal wage survey say about Utah police pay?
The BLS May 2025 survey puts the median annual wage for all police and sheriff’s patrol officers in Utah at $77,310. That estimate covers every agency and experience level, so it differs from department pay schedules.
Sources and last checked
- Join UHP - Compensation & Benefits (Annual Salary FY27) · Utah Highway Patrol
- BLS OEWS: Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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