Utah / Department of Corrections

Agency file

Department of Corrections

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $212.5M
Employees: 2,541
Median total: $87,386
Highest record: $339,176

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$1$164,934+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $43,318 (52%)
Overtime — $3,681 (4%)
Other — $1,796 (2%)
Benefits — $34,833 (42%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$20,297

$60,424

$87,386

$107,244

$129,248

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).

Largest job titles

Correctional Officer, Post

735 · $85,292

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post

254 · $100,914

Correctional Sergeant, Post

246 · $110,538

Office Specialist II

85 · $55,376

Correctional Officer, Post

79 · $31,790

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

Year over year

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

Employees

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Michael Edwards

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$97,006

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,678
Overtime: $501
Other pay: $814
Benefits: $46,012
Total compensation: $97,006

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Michael Edwards is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $97,006.

Jason Davis

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$97,002

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,770
Overtime: $15,579
Other pay: $1,622
Benefits: $38,031
Total compensation: $97,002

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Jason Davis is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $97,002.

Ana Masciantonio

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,986

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,131
Overtime: $2,759
Other pay: $457
Benefits: $45,639
Total compensation: $96,986

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At Department of Corrections, Ana Masciantonio serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,986.

Tracy Spencer

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,962

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,679
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $1,242
Benefits: $46,017
Total compensation: $96,962

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Tracy Spencer works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Tracy earned $96,962 in 2019.

Clayton Ricord Jr

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,918

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,053
Overtime: $2,278
Other pay: $602
Benefits: $45,985
Total compensation: $96,918

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Clayton Ricord Jr holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,918.

Justin Willden

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,903

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,161
Overtime: $1,427
Other pay: $1,204
Benefits: $46,111
Total compensation: $96,903

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Justin Willden is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,903.

Thomas Willden

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,894

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,474
Benefits: $45,627
Total compensation: $96,894

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Thomas Willden works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Thomas earned $96,894 in 2019.

Brenda Clark

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,810

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,359
Benefits: $46,084
Total compensation: $96,810

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Brenda Clark is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,810.

Brittan Petersen

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,805

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,917
Overtime: $2,783
Other pay: $296
Benefits: $41,809
Total compensation: $96,805

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Brittan Petersen works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brittan earned $96,805 in 2019.

Rebecca Heaps

Correctional Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,704

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $56,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,378
Total compensation: $96,704

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Rebecca Heaps is a Correctional Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2019 total compensation came to $96,704.

Susan Stengel

Contract/Grant Analyst II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,692

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $56,139
Overtime: $283
Other pay: $266
Benefits: $40,004
Total compensation: $96,692

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Susan Stengel holds the role of Contract/Grant Analyst II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,692.

Debra Roberts

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,615

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $56,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $40,073
Total compensation: $96,615

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Debra Roberts works as a Licensed Clinical Therapist for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Debra earned $96,615 in 2019.

Allen Bjerregaard

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,611

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,013
Overtime: $21,504
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $33,245
Total compensation: $96,611

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Allen Bjerregaard holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,611.

Robert Brewer

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,609

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,783
Overtime: $551
Other pay: $751
Benefits: $43,525
Total compensation: $96,609

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At Department of Corrections, Robert Brewer serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,609.

Robert Haggerty

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,596

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,418
Overtime: $3,085
Other pay: $1,042
Benefits: $38,050
Total compensation: $96,596

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Robert Haggerty is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,596.

Scott Swenson

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,592

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,667
Benefits: $41,802
Total compensation: $96,592

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Scott Swenson works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Scott earned $96,592 in 2019.

Misty Dalton

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,565

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $45,100
Overtime: $10,791
Other pay: $1,527
Benefits: $39,147
Total compensation: $96,565

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At Department of Corrections, Misty Dalton serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,565.

Christopher Astle

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,551

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,979
Overtime: $2,118
Other pay: $637
Benefits: $41,816
Total compensation: $96,551

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Christopher Astle is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,551.

James Forry

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,545

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,326
Overtime: $17,061
Other pay: $1,542
Benefits: $37,616
Total compensation: $96,545

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James Forry works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. James earned $96,545 in 2019.

Derek Larson

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,501

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $56,493
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,008
Total compensation: $96,501

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At Department of Corrections, Derek Larson serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,501.

Jess Plouzek

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,461

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,867
Overtime: $1,526
Other pay: $429
Benefits: $45,640
Total compensation: $96,461

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Jess Plouzek is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,461.

Rupert Jackson

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,428

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,662
Overtime: $1,641
Other pay: $1,166
Benefits: $43,959
Total compensation: $96,428

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Rupert Jackson works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Rupert earned $96,428 in 2019.

Jonathan Overdiek

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,400

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,223
Overtime: $3,649
Other pay: $1,708
Benefits: $44,821
Total compensation: $96,400

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Jonathan Overdiek works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jonathan earned $96,400 in 2019.

Terry Backus

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,381

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,161
Overtime: $1,542
Other pay: $1,289
Benefits: $45,390
Total compensation: $96,381

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At Department of Corrections, Terry Backus serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,381.

Andrew Henrie

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,336

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,589
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,788
Benefits: $45,959
Total compensation: $96,336

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Andrew Henrie holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,336.

Joshua Brown

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,334

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,673
Benefits: $45,823
Total compensation: $96,334

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Joshua Brown is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,334.

Camelia Christensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,331

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,784
Overtime: $12,195
Other pay: $1,103
Benefits: $39,250
Total compensation: $96,331

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Camelia Christensen holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,331.

Stacy Brown

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,279

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,577
Benefits: $45,256
Total compensation: $96,279

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Stacy Brown is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,279.

Kenneth Christison

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,276

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,829
Overtime: $1,127
Other pay: $713
Benefits: $45,607
Total compensation: $96,276

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Kenneth Christison holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,276.

Darin Anderson

Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,251

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,743
Overtime: $8,257
Other pay: $7,471
Benefits: $37,780
Total compensation: $96,251

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At Department of Corrections, Darin Anderson serves as a Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,251.

James Clegg

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,188

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,216
Overtime: $1,838
Other pay: $2,744
Benefits: $42,391
Total compensation: $96,188

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At Department of Corrections, James Clegg serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,188.

Tammie Westerman

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,180

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,446
Overtime: $3,844
Other pay: $1,345
Benefits: $44,545
Total compensation: $96,180

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Tammie Westerman is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,180.

Alejandro Reyes-Galdamez

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,121

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $46,405
Total compensation: $96,121

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Alejandro Reyes-Galdamez is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,121.

James Jackman

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,118

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $15,894
Other pay: $1,746
Benefits: $37,211
Total compensation: $96,118

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James Jackman is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,118.

Kathleen Galbraith

Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,077

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $31,817
Total compensation: $96,077

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Kathleen Galbraith is a Support Services Coordinator III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $96,077.

Jennifer Calvo

Correctional Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,053

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,058
Benefits: $36,743
Total compensation: $96,053

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Jennifer Calvo is a Correctional Program Coordinator II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $96,053.

Scott Munden

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,052

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $56,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,788
Total compensation: $96,052

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Scott Munden holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,052.

Jared Sorensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,025

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,161
Overtime: $1,289
Other pay: $1,197
Benefits: $45,380
Total compensation: $96,025

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At Department of Corrections, Jared Sorensen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,025.

Berkeley Day

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$96,024

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,686
Benefits: $39,554
Total compensation: $96,024

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Berkeley Day holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $96,024.

Ryan Cusick

Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$95,885

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $60,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,550
Benefits: $29,834
Total compensation: $95,885

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Ryan Cusick holds the role of Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $95,885.