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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Daniel Barrett

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,330

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,176
Overtime: $2,095
Other pay: $491
Benefits: $7,569
Total compensation: $18,330

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Daniel Barrett is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $18,330.

Matthew Wohlforth

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

2017 total comp

$18,322

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $9,085
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,454
Benefits: $7,783
Total compensation: $18,322

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At Department of Corrections, Matthew Wohlforth serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $18,322.

Denise Sampson

Office Technician II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$18,310

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $7,270
Total compensation: $18,310

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Denise Sampson works as a Office Technician II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Denise earned $18,310 in 2017.

Sherry Perkins

Custodian I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,281

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $10,041
Total compensation: $18,281

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Sherry Perkins is a Custodian I at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $18,281.

Justin Wozab

Registered Nurse III/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$18,249

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $9,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $244
Benefits: $8,052
Total compensation: $18,249

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Justin Wozab serves as a Registered Nurse III within Doc Medical Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $18,249.

Heather Vander Meyden

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$18,193

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $11,451
Overtime: $18
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,723
Total compensation: $18,193

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Heather Vander Meyden holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $18,193.

Spencer Glad

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,152

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,481
Benefits: $6,035
Total compensation: $18,152

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Spencer Glad serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $18,152.

Christine Carlisle

Caseworker III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,130

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,253
Total compensation: $18,130

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Christine Carlisle works as a Caseworker III for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Christine earned $18,130 in 2019.

Troyal George

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,116

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $3,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $14,654
Total compensation: $18,116

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Troyal George is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $18,116.

Zackery Wall

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,079

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,636
Overtime: $1,036
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $7,215
Total compensation: $18,079

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Zackery Wall serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $18,079.

Amanda Maclee

Criminal Information Specialist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$18,016

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $8,008
Total compensation: $18,016

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amanda Maclee is a Criminal Information Specialist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $18,016.

Luke Batchelor

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$17,947

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,636
Overtime: $217
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $8,095
Total compensation: $17,947

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Luke Batchelor works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Luke earned $17,947 in 2019.

Nathan Millett

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$17,919

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $9,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $337
Benefits: $7,945
Total compensation: $17,919

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nathan Millett works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Nathan earned $17,919 in 2019.

Nicholas Arbogast

Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$17,740

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $7,846
Overtime: $227
Other pay: $1,959
Benefits: $7,708
Total compensation: $17,740

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Arbogast serves as a Emergency Medical Technician within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $17,740.

Catarina Kent

Auditor IV/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$17,715

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,944
Overtime: $246
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,524
Total compensation: $17,715

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Catarina Kent serves as a Auditor IV within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $17,715.

Brandon Vandiver

Auditor I/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$17,711

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $16,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,380
Total compensation: $17,711

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Vandiver is a Auditor I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $17,711.

Alicia Wright

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$17,620

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $8,475
Total compensation: $17,620

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Alicia Wright works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Alicia earned $17,620 in 2017.

Jared Benzon

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$17,573

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $970
Benefits: $6,276
Total compensation: $17,573

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jared Benzon works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jared earned $17,573 in 2019.

Robert Powell

Correctional Administrator II, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$17,514

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,064
Benefits: $6,866
Total compensation: $17,514

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Powell works as a Correctional Administrator II, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Robert earned $17,514 in 2017.

Heather Brady

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$17,468

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,636
Total compensation: $17,468

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Heather Brady holds the role of Correctional Specialist I, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $17,468.

Natalie Wojtech

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$17,394

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $7,840
Total compensation: $17,394

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Natalie Wojtech is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $17,394.

Wesley Shuman

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$17,370

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $9,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $645
Benefits: $7,618
Total compensation: $17,370

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Wesley Shuman serves as a Registered Nurse II within Doc Medical Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $17,370.

Brandon Voyles

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$17,326

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,032
Overtime: $576
Other pay: $181
Benefits: $7,537
Total compensation: $17,326

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Brandon Voyles serves as a Correctional Specialist I, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $17,326.

Kelly Johnson

Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$17,250

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $9,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,455
Benefits: $6,664
Total compensation: $17,250

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelly Johnson is a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $17,250.

Broc Huntsman

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

2019 total comp

$17,060

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $7,856
Total compensation: $17,060

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Broc Huntsman works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Broc earned $17,060 in 2019.

Sarah Faulkner

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

2019 total comp

$16,951

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,140
Overtime: $1,897
Other pay: $183
Benefits: $5,731
Total compensation: $16,951

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sarah Faulkner holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,951.

Jacquelyn Button

Caseworker III/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$16,889

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $11,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $155
Benefits: $5,449
Total compensation: $16,889

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacquelyn Button is a Caseworker III at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $16,889.

Karl Jensen

Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,842

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $9,099
Overtime: $240
Other pay: $528
Benefits: $6,975
Total compensation: $16,842

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Karl Jensen holds the role of Boiler/Hvac Specialist at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,842.

Lara Phister

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$16,840

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $162
Benefits: $8,236
Total compensation: $16,840

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Lara Phister works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Lara earned $16,840 in 2018.

Alonzo Jones

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$16,718

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $10,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $266
Benefits: $6,372
Total compensation: $16,718

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Alonzo Jones works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Alonzo earned $16,718 in 2017.

James Stewart

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,672

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,027
Overtime: $575
Other pay: $159
Benefits: $7,911
Total compensation: $16,672

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Pay Components: [object Object]

James Stewart is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $16,672.

Victor Villanueva

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,594

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $10,229
Overtime: $193
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,173
Total compensation: $16,594

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Victor Villanueva serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,594.

Jay Bigle

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

2019 total comp

$16,570

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $333
Benefits: $7,124
Total compensation: $16,570

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Jay Bigle serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,570.

Stacy Henrie

Financial Analyst I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,524

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,369
Total compensation: $16,524

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Stacy Henrie is a Financial Analyst I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $16,524.

Jeni Miller

Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,497

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $8,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89
Benefits: $8,075
Total compensation: $16,497

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeni Miller holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,497.

Rupert Jackson

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

2019 total comp

$16,421

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $66
Benefits: $7,725
Total compensation: $16,421

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rupert Jackson works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Rupert earned $16,421 in 2019.

Vickie Despain

General Services Technician I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,386

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $15,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,276
Total compensation: $16,386

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Vickie Despain works as a General Services Technician I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Vickie earned $16,386 in 2019.

Madeline Kaye

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,355

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $11,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55
Benefits: $4,402
Total compensation: $16,355

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Madeline Kaye serves as a Office Specialist II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,355.

Rebecca Roma

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$16,325

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,316
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $218
Benefits: $7,791
Total compensation: $16,325

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rebecca Roma is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $16,325.

Travis Wall

Locksmith/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$16,176

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,464
Total compensation: $16,176

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Travis Wall is a Locksmith at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $16,176.