Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; State POST commissions and legislatures, State peace officer standards: statutes, administrative rules and POST commission pages. Data captured September 30, 2026.
How to become a state trooper in Utah
State troopers in Utah meet the same statewide minimum standards as police officers, set by Utah Department of Public Safety, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Division and POST Council: age 21+, state exam. Citizenship, disqualifiers, fitness and the rules for officers from other states are on the police officer page for Utah.
Source: State POST commissions and legislatures, State peace officer standards: statutes, administrative rules and POST commission pages. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Pay in Utah, all employers Sourced
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (SOC 33-3051) in Utah, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | UT |
|---|---|
| Workers | 5,500 |
| 10th percentile | $60,290 |
| Median | $77,310 |
| 90th percentile | $99,920 |
| National median, government employers | $76,300 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Utah
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter Contributory Retirement System (Hybrid or Defined Contribution) Tier 2 Public Safety and Firefighter | 2% | Age 65 with at least 4 years of service credit | 5.98% | Not stated |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Utah pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Free practice tests for Utah
Utah POST Peace Officer Certification Exam (NPOST)Utah exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer page.
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