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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Richard Morris

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

2019 total comp

$123,672

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $66,914
Overtime: $338
Other pay: $243
Benefits: $56,177
Total compensation: $123,672

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Richard Morris holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $123,672.

Joseph Lindsay

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,655

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,164
Benefits: $43,769
Total compensation: $123,655

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Joseph Lindsay is a Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $123,655.

Dustin Appel

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

2019 total comp

$123,602

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $58,070
Overtime: $16,790
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $47,382
Total compensation: $123,602

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At Department of Corrections, Dustin Appel serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $123,602.

Richard Walkington

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,562

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,957
Overtime: $25,344
Other pay: $2,036
Benefits: $44,226
Total compensation: $123,562

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Richard Walkington is a Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $123,562.

Steven Young

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,478

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,745
Overtime: $27,860
Other pay: $1,786
Benefits: $47,087
Total compensation: $123,478

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Steven Young is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $123,478.

Kennith Keller

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

2019 total comp

$123,442

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $8,250
Other pay: $1,880
Benefits: $50,224
Total compensation: $123,442

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At Department of Corrections, Kennith Keller serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $123,442.

Tyson Tarr

Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,345

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $63,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,366
Benefits: $54,560
Total compensation: $123,345

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Tyson Tarr holds the role of Facilities Coordinator II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $123,345.

Daniel Blanchard

Director Division of Adult Probation & Parole - Doc/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,322

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $68,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,527
Benefits: $51,771
Total compensation: $123,322

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Daniel Blanchard is a Director Division of Adult Probation & Parole - Doc at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $123,322.

Jaron Jensen

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,212

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $58,074
Overtime: $11,894
Other pay: $1,070
Benefits: $52,174
Total compensation: $123,212

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Jaron Jensen is a Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $123,212.

Adam Yorgason

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,206

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,439
Overtime: $15,950
Other pay: $2,029
Benefits: $50,789
Total compensation: $123,206

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Adam Yorgason works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Adam earned $123,206 in 2019.

Michael Labounty

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,181

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $60,196
Overtime: $8,977
Other pay: $1,546
Benefits: $52,462
Total compensation: $123,181

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Michael Labounty works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Michael earned $123,181 in 2019.

Jason Loertscher

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

2019 total comp

$123,173

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $65,603
Overtime: $726
Other pay: $1,319
Benefits: $55,525
Total compensation: $123,173

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Jason Loertscher is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $123,173.

Aaron Horsley

Trainer III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$123,148

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $67,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $748
Benefits: $55,099
Total compensation: $123,148

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At Department of Corrections, Aaron Horsley serves as a Trainer III within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $123,148.

John Gines

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,912

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $66,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $55,991
Total compensation: $122,912

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John Gines works as a Licensed Clinical Therapist for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. John earned $122,912 in 2019.

Jeremy Morse

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,821

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,818
Overtime: $23,529
Other pay: $2,215
Benefits: $48,259
Total compensation: $122,821

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Jeremy Morse works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jeremy earned $122,821 in 2019.

Shawn Youd

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,768

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $66,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $679
Benefits: $55,923
Total compensation: $122,768

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Shawn Youd works as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Shawn earned $122,768 in 2019.

Daniel Lancaster

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,680

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,149
Overtime: $24,946
Other pay: $1,657
Benefits: $47,928
Total compensation: $122,680

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Daniel Lancaster is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $122,680.

Nicholas Bunnell

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

2019 total comp

$122,639

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,043
Overtime: $25,776
Other pay: $1,671
Benefits: $44,149
Total compensation: $122,639

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Nicholas Bunnell is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $122,639.

Austin Smith

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,558

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $56,618
Overtime: $13,194
Other pay: $1,084
Benefits: $51,662
Total compensation: $122,558

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Austin Smith works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Austin earned $122,558 in 2019.

Brent Starks

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,547

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $63,377
Overtime: $3,257
Other pay: $1,701
Benefits: $54,212
Total compensation: $122,547

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Brent Starks holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $122,547.

Becky Deherrera

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,536

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,031
Overtime: $16,070
Other pay: $1,956
Benefits: $50,480
Total compensation: $122,536

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At Department of Corrections, Becky Deherrera serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $122,536.

Brett Butler

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

2019 total comp

$122,493

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $65,072
Overtime: $1,896
Other pay: $802
Benefits: $54,723
Total compensation: $122,493

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Brett Butler works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brett earned $122,493 in 2019.

Kelepi Vaea

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

2019 total comp

$122,453

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,297
Overtime: $27,171
Other pay: $1,842
Benefits: $43,143
Total compensation: $122,453

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At Department of Corrections, Kelepi Vaea serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $122,453.

Aaron Smith

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

2019 total comp

$122,435

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $61,526
Overtime: $5,968
Other pay: $1,183
Benefits: $53,757
Total compensation: $122,435

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At Department of Corrections, Aaron Smith serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $122,435.

Wade Gee

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$122,309

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $66,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $55,744
Total compensation: $122,309

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At Department of Corrections, Wade Gee serves as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $122,309.

Brandon Pixton

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

2019 total comp

$122,097

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $55,133
Overtime: $15,008
Other pay: $1,417
Benefits: $50,538
Total compensation: $122,097

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Brandon Pixton holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $122,097.

Ryan Stubbs

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

2019 total comp

$122,058

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $55,066
Overtime: $14,835
Other pay: $1,259
Benefits: $50,898
Total compensation: $122,058

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Ryan Stubbs is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $122,058.

Brandon Greer

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,991

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $53,144
Overtime: $16,894
Other pay: $2,044
Benefits: $49,909
Total compensation: $121,991

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Brandon Greer works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brandon earned $121,991 in 2019.

Jason Hutchinson

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,984

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,230
Overtime: $1,050
Other pay: $1,729
Benefits: $54,975
Total compensation: $121,984

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Jason Hutchinson is a Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $121,984.

Scott Hyatt

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,950

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $59,821
Overtime: $8,499
Other pay: $1,430
Benefits: $52,200
Total compensation: $121,950

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At Department of Corrections, Scott Hyatt serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $121,950.

Travis Dimick

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,849

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $67,122
Overtime: $65
Other pay: $2,777
Benefits: $51,886
Total compensation: $121,849

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At Department of Corrections, Travis Dimick serves as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $121,849.

Thomas Dehaan

Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,835

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $59,158
Overtime: $4,235
Other pay: $5,550
Benefits: $52,893
Total compensation: $121,835

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Thomas Dehaan works as a Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Thomas earned $121,835 in 2019.

Christopher Carter

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

2019 total comp

$121,810

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,792
Overtime: $888
Other pay: $1,043
Benefits: $55,087
Total compensation: $121,810

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Christopher Carter 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 $121,810.

Allen Kiesel

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,796

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,230
Overtime: $2,200
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $54,991
Total compensation: $121,796

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Allen Kiesel works as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Allen earned $121,796 in 2019.

Matthew Mccandless

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,702

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,178
Overtime: $27,126
Other pay: $2,065
Benefits: $46,333
Total compensation: $121,702

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Matthew Mccandless works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Matthew earned $121,702 in 2019.

Michael Miller

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,698

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,970
Overtime: $21,453
Other pay: $1,822
Benefits: $45,453
Total compensation: $121,698

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At Department of Corrections, Michael Miller serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $121,698.

Jacob Savage

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,565

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,230
Overtime: $185
Other pay: $3,032
Benefits: $54,118
Total compensation: $121,565

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Jacob Savage holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $121,565.

Dennis Pogroszewski

Facilities Manager/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,563

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $64,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $983
Benefits: $55,627
Total compensation: $121,563

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Dennis Pogroszewski works as a Facilities Manager for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Dennis earned $121,563 in 2019.

Todd Hanson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,548

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $55,432
Overtime: $18,337
Other pay: $1,066
Benefits: $46,713
Total compensation: $121,548

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Todd Hanson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $121,548.

Brandon Woffinden

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$121,531

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $65,728
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $313
Benefits: $55,490
Total compensation: $121,531

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Brandon Woffinden works as a Licensed Clinical Therapist for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brandon earned $121,531 in 2019.