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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Brad Wilson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,385

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $30,899
Overtime: $540
Other pay: $771
Benefits: $40,175
Total compensation: $72,385

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brad Wilson works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brad earned $72,385 in 2019.

Petronila Schwemmer

Warehouse Specialist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,374

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,498
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $157
Benefits: $33,621
Total compensation: $72,374

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Petronila Schwemmer works as a Warehouse Specialist for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Petronila earned $72,374 in 2019.

Derek Holmes

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,323

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,611
Overtime: $1,553
Other pay: $1,408
Benefits: $26,750
Total compensation: $72,323

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Derek Holmes is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $72,323.

David Porras

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,293

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $2,514
Other pay: $1,245
Benefits: $26,019
Total compensation: $72,293

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Porras works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. David earned $72,293 in 2019.

Kasey Morris

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,194

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $36,702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,447
Benefits: $33,045
Total compensation: $72,194

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kasey Morris holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,194.

Justin Schelin

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

2019 total comp

$72,161

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,054
Overtime: $1,427
Other pay: $119
Benefits: $32,561
Total compensation: $72,161

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Justin Schelin serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,161.

Christopher Bishop

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,111

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $4,023
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $25,552
Total compensation: $72,111

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Christopher Bishop works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Christopher earned $72,111 in 2019.

Shawn Lund

Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,111

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,592
Benefits: $33,356
Total compensation: $72,111

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Shawn Lund serves as a Emergency Medical Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,111.

Austin Bacon

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$72,062

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,781
Benefits: $25,748
Total compensation: $72,062

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Austin Bacon holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,062.

Chace Olson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,878

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $33,093
Overtime: $15,101
Other pay: $2,411
Benefits: $21,273
Total compensation: $71,878

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Chace Olson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,878.

Broc Roman

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,870

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $33,331
Overtime: $6,959
Other pay: $1,349
Benefits: $30,231
Total compensation: $71,870

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Broc Roman is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $71,870.

Whitney Nielson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,834

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $308
Benefits: $33,465
Total compensation: $71,834

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Whitney Nielson works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Whitney earned $71,834 in 2019.

Jeremy Sharp

Correctional Chief, Investigations/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$71,804

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,641
Benefits: $30,554
Total compensation: $71,804

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeremy Sharp holds the role of Correctional Chief, Investigations at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $71,804.

Scott Crowther

Correctional Administrator V/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$71,747

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $39,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,446
Benefits: $29,754
Total compensation: $71,747

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Crowther works as a Correctional Administrator V for Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. Scott earned $71,747 in 2017.

Kellan Stevens

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,664

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $33,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,966
Benefits: $30,367
Total compensation: $71,664

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kellan Stevens is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $71,664.

Karl Jensen

Journey Plumber/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,497

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,320
Overtime: $556
Other pay: $1,009
Benefits: $29,612
Total compensation: $71,497

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Karl Jensen works as a Journey Plumber for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Karl earned $71,497 in 2019.

Samuel Brown

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,496

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $33,093
Overtime: $6,525
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $30,399
Total compensation: $71,496

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Samuel Brown holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,496.

Emma Delora

Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,479

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,959
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $30,245
Total compensation: $71,479

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Emma Delora is a Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,479.

Brian Clark

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,436

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,570
Overtime: $4,269
Other pay: $1,349
Benefits: $25,249
Total compensation: $71,436

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brian Clark is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $71,436.

Susan Garlock

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,326

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $30,038
Overtime: $12,325
Other pay: $1,308
Benefits: $27,654
Total compensation: $71,326

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Susan Garlock works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Susan earned $71,326 in 2019.

Carolyn Nordell

Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,237

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $313
Benefits: $29,497
Total compensation: $71,237

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Carolyn Nordell is a Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,237.

David Sottiyothin

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,223

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,519
Overtime: $9,228
Other pay: $714
Benefits: $19,762
Total compensation: $71,223

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Sottiyothin is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $71,223.

Seth Peterson

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

2019 total comp

$71,112

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $36,936
Overtime: $346
Other pay: $128
Benefits: $33,701
Total compensation: $71,112

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Seth Peterson serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,112.

Joshua Anderson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,052

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $34,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,529
Benefits: $30,429
Total compensation: $71,052

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Anderson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,052.

Martin Salas

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$71,049

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,839
Benefits: $25,678
Total compensation: $71,049

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Martin Salas is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $71,049.

Kenneth Mcarthur

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,960

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $36,795
Overtime: $926
Other pay: $934
Benefits: $32,305
Total compensation: $70,960

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Kenneth Mcarthur serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,960.

Annette Salgado

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

2019 total comp

$70,953

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $35,360
Overtime: $3,719
Other pay: $2,328
Benefits: $29,545
Total compensation: $70,953

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Annette Salgado works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Annette earned $70,953 in 2019.

Victor Orozco

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,913

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,410
Benefits: $25,988
Total compensation: $70,913

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Victor Orozco serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,913.

Holly Davis

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,905

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,241
Benefits: $31,946
Total compensation: $70,905

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Holly Davis holds the role of Program Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,905.

John Livingston

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

2019 total comp

$70,857

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,186
Overtime: $80
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $32,426
Total compensation: $70,857

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Livingston holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,857.

Ashlee Barrett

Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,820

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $630
Benefits: $32,574
Total compensation: $70,820

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ashlee Barrett holds the role of Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,820.

Joslyn Pilling

Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,712

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $36,795
Overtime: $418
Other pay: $362
Benefits: $33,136
Total compensation: $70,712

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joslyn Pilling is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $70,712.

Duncan Shumway

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$70,707

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $39,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $131
Benefits: $30,645
Total compensation: $70,707

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Duncan Shumway holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $70,707.

Joshua Done

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$70,695

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $36,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,492
Total compensation: $70,695

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Done works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. Joshua earned $70,695 in 2017.

Benjamin Angus

Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,624

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $30,797
Overtime: $3,676
Other pay: $4,518
Benefits: $31,633
Total compensation: $70,624

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Benjamin Angus is a Emergency Medical Technician at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $70,624.

Alexander Ewald

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,593

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,570
Overtime: $3,194
Other pay: $1,592
Benefits: $25,237
Total compensation: $70,593

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Alexander Ewald is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $70,593.

Riley Jensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,578

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,360
Overtime: $2,262
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $25,478
Total compensation: $70,578

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Riley Jensen is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $70,578.

Shaunta Olmos

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,571

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $34,748
Overtime: $2,606
Other pay: $670
Benefits: $32,546
Total compensation: $70,571

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Shaunta Olmos serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,571.

Brenda Oliekan

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,547

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $45,822
Overtime: $380
Other pay: $77
Benefits: $24,267
Total compensation: $70,547

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Brenda Oliekan serves as a Office Specialist II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,547.

Claude Pickett

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$70,475

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,693
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,591
Benefits: $27,191
Total compensation: $70,475

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Claude Pickett serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,475.