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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At Department of Corrections, Benjamin Suamataia serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $74,112.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Kaila Peebles works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kaila earned $74,101 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jaden Greenhalgh is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $74,073.
Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections
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Evan Makin works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. Evan earned $74,073 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Trent Gwilliam works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Trent earned $74,057 in 2019.
Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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Dale Bartholomew is a Program Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2019 total compensation came to $74,044.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jeremy Gillen is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $74,038.
Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Heath Hamilton holds the role of Boiler/Hvac Specialist at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,021.
Warehouse Manager/Department of Corrections
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Wilfredo Sanchez is a Warehouse Manager at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $73,893.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Anthony Angelos is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $73,863.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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James Morris is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $73,827.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections
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Matthew Bradley is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2018 total compensation came to $73,713.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Derek Hale holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,694.
Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Joe Ruesch serves as a Program Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,555.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Kurtis Gale holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,484.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Monica Shields holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,471.
Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post/Department of Corrections
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Caitlin Ribera works as a Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Caitlin earned $73,455 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Jesse Motzkus serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,418.
Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections
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Gary Helmsin holds the role of Boiler/Hvac Specialist at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,377.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jacob Davis works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jacob earned $73,348 in 2018.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Cameron Leaf works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Cameron earned $73,271 in 2019.
Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Dennis Pogroszewski serves as a Facilities Coordinator II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $73,266.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Nicholas Wade-Whiteman serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,257.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Calvin Jones holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,245.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Stephen Keller serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,236.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Everett Ekker is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $73,153.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Makaela Moore works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Makaela earned $73,150 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Justin Hardt works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Justin earned $73,034 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Dakota Ostrander holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $73,030.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Brian Sanders is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $73,021.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Riley Blackham serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,012.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Carlton Nielsen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $73,000.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Tyler Eatchel works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Tyler earned $72,941 in 2019.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Jonathan Smith works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jonathan earned $72,874 in 2019.
Correctional Deputy Division Director - Post/Department of Corrections
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Daniel Blanchard works as a Correctional Deputy Division Director - Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Daniel earned $72,797 in 2019.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Corbin Butler holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,749.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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Hillary Strong is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $72,600.
Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Devin Tolton serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,518.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections
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Jennifer Marchant holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,469.
Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post/Department of Corrections
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At Department of Corrections, Mitchell Carver serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,417.