Lateral Transfers Welcome!

Hiring Bonus

Currently offering a $2,500 hiring bonus for those with prior law enforcement experience.

Out-of-state lateral transfers will need to contact POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) to take the LEO Waiver Test.

Matching Years

The Utah Highway Patrol will match years of service one for one up to 12 years.

Annual Salary

Trooper pay range is from $33.00-$43.00, depending upon experience.

UHP will match previous sworn law enforcement experience, one year for each year of service, excluding corrections and SFO experience.

Currently, many overtime opportunities also allow for supplemental income, paid at 1.5 times the trooper’s hourly rate.

Graphic shows the 2023-2024 pay scale for UHP Troopers