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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 39

Laura Cook Maynes

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,537

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $45,843
Overtime: $298
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $36,346
Total compensation: $82,537

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At Department of Corrections, Laura Cook Maynes serves as a Program Specialist I within Doc Correctional Industries. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,537.

Steven Walser

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,527

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $2,386
Other pay: $1,320
Benefits: $37,289
Total compensation: $82,527

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Steven Walser is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,527.

Nickole Lavery

Program Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,521

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,478
Overtime: $1,949
Other pay: $416
Benefits: $27,677
Total compensation: $82,521

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Nickole Lavery works as a Program Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Nickole earned $82,521 in 2019.

Taylor Record

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,505

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $2,371
Other pay: $685
Benefits: $37,918
Total compensation: $82,505

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Taylor Record works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Taylor earned $82,505 in 2019.

Sade Thompson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,483

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,701
Benefits: $37,515
Total compensation: $82,483

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Sade Thompson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,483.

James Haslam

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,476

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,435
Benefits: $36,775
Total compensation: $82,476

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James Haslam is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,476.

Ashley Stewart

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,466

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,780
Benefits: $37,419
Total compensation: $82,466

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Ashley Stewart holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,466.

Kenneth Cox

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

2019 total comp

$82,456

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,746
Overtime: $293
Other pay: $405
Benefits: $35,011
Total compensation: $82,456

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Kenneth Cox is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,456.

Jacob Kjar

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,399

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,326
Overtime: $14,132
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $26,091
Total compensation: $82,399

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Jacob Kjar is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,399.

Steven Brimhall

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,395

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,831
Overtime: $4,239
Other pay: $1,907
Benefits: $33,419
Total compensation: $82,395

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Steven Brimhall holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,395.

Kent Willis

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,390

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $1,508
Other pay: $1,667
Benefits: $37,684
Total compensation: $82,390

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Kent Willis is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,390.

Jordan John

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,346

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,827
Benefits: $32,987
Total compensation: $82,346

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At Department of Corrections, Jordan John serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,346.

Mark Spencer

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,339

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,551
Benefits: $37,255
Total compensation: $82,339

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Mark Spencer is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,339.

Jeremy Justice

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,334

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $1,477
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $37,914
Total compensation: $82,334

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Jeremy Justice is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,334.

Rachelle Berrett

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,296

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $3,003
Other pay: $878
Benefits: $36,883
Total compensation: $82,296

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Rachelle Berrett is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,296.

Macconnell Robinson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,290

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $2,085
Other pay: $1,286
Benefits: $36,405
Total compensation: $82,290

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Macconnell Robinson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,290.

Audrey Brown

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

2019 total comp

$82,244

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $154
Benefits: $34,166
Total compensation: $82,244

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Audrey Brown is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Associate, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $82,244.

Steven Merrin

Caseworker III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,225

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $47,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35,092
Total compensation: $82,225

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At Department of Corrections, Steven Merrin serves as a Caseworker III within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,225.

Elaine Howes

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,221

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,917
Overtime: $314
Other pay: $943
Benefits: $34,046
Total compensation: $82,221

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Elaine Howes holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,221.

Bart Hennagir

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,199

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,148
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,363
Benefits: $37,688
Total compensation: $82,199

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Bart Hennagir holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,199.

Troy Hollis

Locksmith/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,186

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,653
Overtime: $5,491
Other pay: $3,485
Benefits: $34,557
Total compensation: $82,186

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Troy Hollis works as a Locksmith for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Troy earned $82,186 in 2019.

Matthew Johnson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,167

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,393
Benefits: $37,507
Total compensation: $82,167

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Matthew Johnson serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,167.

Disiree Ehlers

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,153

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,626
Overtime: $273
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $29,854
Total compensation: $82,153

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Disiree Ehlers holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,153.

Eric Winter

Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$82,147

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,691
Overtime: $314
Other pay: $2,864
Benefits: $38,277
Total compensation: $82,147

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Eric Winter holds the role of Boiler/Hvac Specialist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $82,147.

Brandon Olsen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,142

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,357
Benefits: $37,088
Total compensation: $82,142

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Brandon Olsen holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $82,142.

Shay Dorius

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,057

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,339
Overtime: $3,141
Other pay: $1,283
Benefits: $37,293
Total compensation: $82,057

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Shay Dorius works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Shay earned $82,057 in 2019.

Andrew Johnson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$82,040

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,202
Benefits: $36,570
Total compensation: $82,040

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Andrew Johnson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $82,040.

Aaron Thomas

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,960

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $39,850
Overtime: $3,399
Other pay: $1,773
Benefits: $36,937
Total compensation: $81,960

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Aaron Thomas is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $81,960.

William Morell

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

2018 total comp

$81,957

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,544
Overtime: $1,570
Other pay: $386
Benefits: $37,457
Total compensation: $81,957

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William Morell is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $81,957.

Joseph Herman

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

2018 total comp

$81,894

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,400
Overtime: $7,619
Other pay: $702
Benefits: $35,172
Total compensation: $81,894

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Joseph Herman holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $81,894.

Matthew Klaus

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,870

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $2,187
Other pay: $952
Benefits: $37,198
Total compensation: $81,870

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Matthew Klaus holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,870.

Scott Stallard

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,812

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,339
Overtime: $3,623
Other pay: $1,041
Benefits: $36,809
Total compensation: $81,812

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Scott Stallard works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Scott earned $81,812 in 2019.

Jason Bowler

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,765

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,181
Benefits: $37,014
Total compensation: $81,765

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Jason Bowler is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $81,765.

Jaeme Solis

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

2019 total comp

$81,754

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $35,986
Overtime: $11,084
Other pay: $1,050
Benefits: $33,634
Total compensation: $81,754

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Jaeme Solis works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jaeme earned $81,754 in 2019.

Milton Oviedo

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,730

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,428
Benefits: $33,035
Total compensation: $81,730

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At Department of Corrections, Milton Oviedo serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $81,730.

Justin Schelin

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

2018 total comp

$81,730

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,960
Overtime: $900
Other pay: $269
Benefits: $37,602
Total compensation: $81,730

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At Department of Corrections, Justin Schelin serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $81,730.

Leidy Nichol

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,717

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,377
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,102
Benefits: $31,238
Total compensation: $81,717

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Leidy Nichol is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $81,717.

Caitlin Jensen

Physician Assistant/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,681

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,083
Benefits: $26,977
Total compensation: $81,681

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Caitlin Jensen works as a Physician Assistant for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Caitlin earned $81,681 in 2019.

Derek Parry

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,606

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $45,739
Overtime: $660
Other pay: $352
Benefits: $34,855
Total compensation: $81,606

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Derek Parry is a Program Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2019 total compensation came to $81,606.

Clinton Hardy

Caseworker III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,604

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $47,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34
Benefits: $34,437
Total compensation: $81,604

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At Department of Corrections, Clinton Hardy serves as a Caseworker III within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $81,604.