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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Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brandi Gilbert serves as a Office Specialist I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $10,273.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Nicholas Dehaas is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $10,245.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Kathleen Ausmus is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $10,227.
Truck Driver II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Allen Lyman serves as a Truck Driver II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,227.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Michael Fleckenstein serves as a Criminal Information Technician II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,191.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Chanin White holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $10,179.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Camilo Reyes is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $10,158.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Lynn Ruttenbur Jr works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Lynn earned $10,150 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Brandon Voyles is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $10,129.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Denise Sampson serves as a Office Specialist I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,111.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, James Morris serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,102.
Auditor I/Department of Corrections
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Jessica Baker holds the role of Auditor I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $10,031.
Correctional Industries Manager - Non Post/Department of Corrections
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Shane Welch holds the role of Correctional Industries Manager - Non Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. In 2018, their total compensation was $10,015.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Caden Walker is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $9,846.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Shawn Harris serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,815.
Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections
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Joshua Emmett holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,805.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jolene Meltzer serves as a Registered Nurse II within Doc Medical Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $9,760.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Monica Roberts is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $9,664.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Pearl Richardson works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Pearl earned $9,590 in 2019.
Caseworker III/Department of Corrections
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Paul Epperson holds the role of Caseworker III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,585.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Nora Wilson is a Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $9,574.
Caseworker III/Department of Corrections
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Laura Mohlman holds the role of Caseworker III at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,537.
Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections
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Amanda Griffiths is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2018 total compensation came to $9,490.
Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections
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Charles Rhoades is a Emergency Medical Technician at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $9,458.
Support Services Coordinator I/Department of Corrections
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Rita Branch-Davis works as a Support Services Coordinator I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Rita earned $9,424 in 2018.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Andrew Burdine is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $9,418.
Correctional Industries Manager - Non Post/Department of Corrections
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Cody Strickland is a Correctional Industries Manager - Non Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2018 total compensation came to $9,402.
Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brianna Saulnier serves as a Emergency Medical Technician within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $9,373.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jaclyn Pace works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jaclyn earned $9,365 in 2019.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections
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Jessica Cook works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Jessica earned $9,323 in 2017.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Shawn Bekkemellom holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $9,312.
Support Services Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
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Ashlee Breinholt is a Support Services Coordinator II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $9,281.
Custodian I/Department of Corrections
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Amber Francom holds the role of Custodian I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,184.
Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections
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William Park works as a Boiler/Hvac Specialist for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. William earned $9,184 in 2018.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Brandon Heffron serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $9,080.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Brandon Meadows is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $9,056.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Seth Shaffer is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $8,888.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Vicki Wood is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $8,761.
Investigator III, Post/Department of Corrections
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Gregory Perry holds the role of Investigator III, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $8,760.
Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections
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Pauline Sturdy is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $8,705.