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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Brandon Johnson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$87,103

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $47,861
Overtime: $3,653
Other pay: $1,154
Benefits: $34,435
Total compensation: $87,103

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Brandon Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $87,103.

Paula Cook

Correctional Industries Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$87,080

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $47,023
Overtime: $28
Other pay: $49
Benefits: $39,980
Total compensation: $87,080

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Paula Cook holds the role of Correctional Industries Program Specialist at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. In 2017, their total compensation was $87,080.

Alexander Savage

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$87,037

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $6,441
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $38,059
Total compensation: $87,037

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Alexander Savage is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $87,037.

Hamani Hill

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$87,003

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,281
Overtime: $6,785
Other pay: $1,032
Benefits: $37,906
Total compensation: $87,003

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Hamani Hill is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $87,003.

Shaun Fesler

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,997

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $36,078
Total compensation: $86,997

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Shaun Fesler holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,997.

Daniel Schugk

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

2017 total comp

$86,941

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $32,320
Overtime: $22,785
Other pay: $1,616
Benefits: $30,220
Total compensation: $86,941

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Daniel Schugk serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $86,941.

Jeff Jensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,928

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $5,952
Other pay: $1,428
Benefits: $38,016
Total compensation: $86,928

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Jeff Jensen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,928.

Audrey Caudill

Correctional Industries Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$86,922

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $381
Benefits: $39,651
Total compensation: $86,922

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Audrey Caudill works as a Correctional Industries Program Specialist for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Audrey earned $86,922 in 2017.

Dustin Anderson

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

2019 total comp

$86,904

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $39,950
Total compensation: $86,904

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dustin Anderson works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Dustin earned $86,904 in 2019.

Tanner Lund

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,902

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,774
Overtime: $4,088
Other pay: $1,726
Benefits: $38,314
Total compensation: $86,902

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tanner Lund holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,902.

Steven Unsworth

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

2019 total comp

$86,883

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,904
Overtime: $113
Other pay: $248
Benefits: $39,619
Total compensation: $86,883

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Steven Unsworth serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,883.

Jordan Reynolds

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,873

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,082
Overtime: $7,855
Other pay: $1,592
Benefits: $37,344
Total compensation: $86,873

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jordan Reynolds holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,873.

James Drury

Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,861

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,405
Overtime: $1,165
Other pay: $287
Benefits: $36,005
Total compensation: $86,861

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Pay Components: [object Object]

James Drury is a Correctional Industries Program Specialist - Non Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $86,861.

Kurtis Parry

Facilities Coordinator III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,860

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,435
Benefits: $37,367
Total compensation: $86,860

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Kurtis Parry serves as a Facilities Coordinator III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,860.

Christopher Jensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,850

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $3,095
Other pay: $1,347
Benefits: $38,343
Total compensation: $86,850

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Christopher Jensen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Christopher earned $86,850 in 2019.

Scott Marlin

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,833

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $52,520
Overtime: $947
Other pay: $176
Benefits: $33,190
Total compensation: $86,833

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Marlin is a Program Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2019 total compensation came to $86,833.

Matthew Clonts

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,825

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,519
Overtime: $6,813
Other pay: $1,587
Benefits: $36,906
Total compensation: $86,825

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Matthew Clonts holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,825.

Dallen Butterfield

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,818

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,029
Overtime: $3,839
Other pay: $952
Benefits: $40,998
Total compensation: $86,818

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dallen Butterfield is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $86,818.

Angie Stevens

Auditor IV/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,797

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,368
Total compensation: $86,797

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Angie Stevens serves as a Auditor IV within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,797.

Jacob Williams

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,792

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,784
Overtime: $3,752
Other pay: $1,176
Benefits: $38,080
Total compensation: $86,792

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacob Williams is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $86,792.

Frank Turner

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,786

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,368
Benefits: $38,635
Total compensation: $86,786

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Frank Turner holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,786.

Jared Rose

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

2019 total comp

$86,757

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $803
Benefits: $35,119
Total compensation: $86,757

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Jared Rose serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,757.

Taylor Dietrich

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,716

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,812
Benefits: $37,385
Total compensation: $86,716

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Taylor Dietrich serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,716.

Stephanie Freestone

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,673

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $1,621
Other pay: $1,900
Benefits: $39,087
Total compensation: $86,673

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At Department of Corrections, Stephanie Freestone serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,673.

Ty Amy

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,664

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,707
Overtime: $10,285
Other pay: $977
Benefits: $33,695
Total compensation: $86,664

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Ty Amy serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,664.

Duane Reed

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

2018 total comp

$86,636

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,544
Overtime: $5,206
Other pay: $638
Benefits: $38,248
Total compensation: $86,636

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Duane Reed holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $86,636.

David Attridge

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,633

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $4,625
Other pay: $1,031
Benefits: $38,462
Total compensation: $86,633

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Pay Components: [object Object]

David Attridge holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,633.

Kelly Gardner

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,605

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $42,676
Total compensation: $86,605

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelly Gardner works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kelly earned $86,605 in 2019.

Rickie Ivory

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,549

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,453
Overtime: $16,046
Other pay: $1,637
Benefits: $27,414
Total compensation: $86,549

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rickie Ivory holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,549.

Janelle Turner

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,431

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,675
Benefits: $38,241
Total compensation: $86,431

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Janelle Turner holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,431.

Sarra Mcgillis

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,425

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,771
Overtime: $7,103
Other pay: $1,399
Benefits: $37,152
Total compensation: $86,425

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sarra Mcgillis works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Sarra earned $86,425 in 2019.

Mikaela Baird

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,411

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,697
Overtime: $4,252
Other pay: $899
Benefits: $38,563
Total compensation: $86,411

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Mikaela Baird works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Mikaela earned $86,411 in 2019.

Amber Gardner

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,385

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98
Benefits: $35,369
Total compensation: $86,385

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amber Gardner holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,385.

Cyle Cox

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,364

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $44,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,215
Benefits: $39,084
Total compensation: $86,364

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Cyle Cox serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,364.

Landon Haws

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,362

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,122
Overtime: $6,408
Other pay: $1,934
Benefits: $28,898
Total compensation: $86,362

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Landon Haws works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Landon earned $86,362 in 2019.

Cory Cody

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,353

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $675
Other pay: $6,171
Benefits: $37,976
Total compensation: $86,353

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Cory Cody serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,353.

Nathan Washer

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,323

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,023
Benefits: $38,011
Total compensation: $86,323

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Nathan Washer is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $86,323.

Jesse Miller

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,298

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,477
Overtime: $5,406
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $38,145
Total compensation: $86,298

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jesse Miller holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $86,298.

Erik Kruger

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,260

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $36,690
Overtime: $13,360
Other pay: $1,233
Benefits: $34,977
Total compensation: $86,260

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Erik Kruger works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. Erik earned $86,260 in 2019.

Joshua Little

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$86,096

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,770
Overtime: $15,304
Other pay: $1,598
Benefits: $27,424
Total compensation: $86,096

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Joshua Little serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $86,096.