Utah / Department of Corrections
Agency file
The Department of Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2019, this agency had 2,541 employees with median total compensation of $87,386; the highest distinct record was $339,176.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,541 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,386) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $129,248 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $20,297. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $196M — | 2,675 — | $76,636 — |
| 2018 | $211.9M ▲ 8.1% | 2,836 ▲ 6.0% | $80,989 ▲ 5.7% |
| 2019 | $212.5M ▲ 0.3% | 2,541 ▼ 10.4% | $87,386 ▲ 7.9% |
Record list
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Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Ryan Carmen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Ryan earned $62,945 in 2019.
Pharmacy Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Emmanuel Fausta serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,902.
Dental Assistant/Department of Corrections
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Jill Knapton holds the role of Dental Assistant at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,884.
Laboratory Technician II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Tiffanie Wanner serves as a Laboratory Technician II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,860.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Taylor Bryan is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $62,764.
Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections
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Cory Nemelka Ii works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Cory earned $62,630 in 2019.
Criminal Information Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Cami Beach holds the role of Criminal Information Specialist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $62,599.
Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections
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Victor Smith holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $62,588.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Diane Christiansen serves as a Administrative Secretary within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,586.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Donald Ramsey works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Donald earned $62,556 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Karsyn Fergus is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $62,501.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Joseph Abbott works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Joseph earned $62,369 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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David Corsi works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. David earned $62,363 in 2019.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Christopher Bird holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,286.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Domonique Jensen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Domonique earned $62,256 in 2019.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brandon Downs serves as a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,169.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Weston Penrod is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $62,157.
Correctional Administrator II, Post/Department of Corrections
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Spencer Turley works as a Correctional Administrator II, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Spencer earned $62,102 in 2017.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Bradbury is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $62,066.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections
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Dawn Casey holds the role of Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,008.
Dental Assistant/Department of Corrections
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Ann Winsness works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. Ann earned $61,958 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Kelly Allen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $61,907.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections
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Wendy Rallison is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $61,901.
Laboratory Technician II/Department of Corrections
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Michelle Penovich holds the role of Laboratory Technician II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,794.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Kaye Houston works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kaye earned $61,779 in 2019.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jared Freeman works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Jared earned $61,714 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Sarah Faulkner works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Sarah earned $61,696 in 2019.
Support Services Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
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Stacy Henrie works as a Support Services Coordinator II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Stacy earned $61,439 in 2019.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jacob Coleman holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,413.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections
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Charma Winters is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $61,378.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Taylor Packard holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,365.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Lynn Kendall holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. In 2017, their total compensation was $61,340.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Amy Monson holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,259.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Zachary Joens is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $61,195.
Truck Driver II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Pramook Sitthichai serves as a Truck Driver II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $61,162.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections
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Richard Stewart holds the role of Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,067.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections
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David Thompson holds the role of Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,030.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Spencer Glad is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $61,010.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Alexandra Little serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $60,882.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Alicia Ethredge holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $60,868.