salary$80,970 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$102,770per year
Jobs in the area2,660people work this job
Can a police officer afford Salt Lake City?
OK. Rent of $1,608 a month takes 23.8% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in Salt Lake City, UT?
The median pay for a police officer in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT area is $80,970 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $62,840 and $102,770.
Can a police officer afford to live in Salt Lake City?
Typical rent of $1,608 a month takes 23.8% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area.