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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Andrew Hampton is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $16,143.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Justin Keck holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,129.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Mary Nelson works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Mary earned $16,122 in 2019.
Correctional Program Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Emma Delora serves as a Correctional Program Coordinator II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,106.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Emily Mcroberts works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Emily earned $16,080 in 2017.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections
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Angie Stevens works as a Criminal Information Technician II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Angie earned $16,011 in 2017.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Brianne Sackett works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brianne earned $15,975 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Michael Westwood is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,958.
Archivist I/Department of Corrections
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Kristen Hunter works as a Archivist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. Kristen earned $15,924 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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John Livingston holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,830.
Custodian II/Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Lund holds the role of Custodian II at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,803.
Physician Assistant/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Todd Gay serves as a Physician Assistant within Doc Medical Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,757.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Richard Kunkel serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,744.
Auditor I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jacob Bishop serves as a Auditor I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,685.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Rachelle Boyd serves as a Office Specialist I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,626.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Shauna Butterfield is a Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $15,598.
Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post/Department of Corrections
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Mike Colebrook holds the role of Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,595.
Pharmacy Director/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Bryan Despain serves as a Pharmacy Director within Doc Medical Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,454.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Juanita Boren holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $15,392.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Corrections
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Aleena Colton works as a Accounting Technician III for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Aleena earned $15,379 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Malisa Doering holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,377.
Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Davey Egbert works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Davey earned $15,372 in 2018.
Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Travis Timothy serves as a Correctional Specialist I, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,356.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Kelepi Vaea holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $15,286.
Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jeremy White serves as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,188.
Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections
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Zachary Payton holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,155.
Office Technician II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Natalie Moore serves as a Office Technician II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,152.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections
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Cassandra Cranney holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,027.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Janet Mcbride holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,019.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Nathan Eldridge serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,999.
Office Technician II/Department of Corrections
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Diane Proctor is a Office Technician II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $14,801.
Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, David Sorenson serves as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,682.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections
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Robert Dowdle is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2017 total compensation came to $14,666.
Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections
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Michael Martell is a Correctional Specialist I, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $14,596.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Gary Maddox is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $14,486.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections
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Kevin Claunch is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $14,463.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Patricia Anderson is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $14,460.
Auditor I/Department of Corrections
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Wendy Miles holds the role of Auditor I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $14,425.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Corrections
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Denise Sampson is a Accounting Technician III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $14,386.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post/Department of Corrections
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Sarah Adams is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $14,374.