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 II/Department of Corrections
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Pearl Richardson is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $28,196.
Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Michael Tenney serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $28,180.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Sarah Laursen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Sarah earned $28,111 in 2019.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Skyler Duckworth serves as a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $28,072.
Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections
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Mackenzie Gilson is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $28,056.
Warehouse Worker II/Department of Corrections
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Laura Cook works as a Warehouse Worker II for Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. Laura earned $27,957 in 2018.
Custodian I/Department of Corrections
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Kristi Christensen works as a Custodian I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kristi earned $27,948 in 2018.
Dental Assistant II/Department of Corrections
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Ann Winsness holds the role of Dental Assistant II at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $27,947.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections
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Tressa Chriswell is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $27,881.
Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Laura Cook serves as a Program Specialist I within Doc Correctional Industries. Their 2018 pay totaled $27,789.
Office Technician II/Department of Corrections
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Wendy Campbell holds the role of Office Technician II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $27,707.
Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections
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Christopher Coombs holds the role of Correctional Specialist I, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $27,675.
Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Christopher Bohn serves as a Correctional Specialist I, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $27,569.