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 40

Jonathan Crofts

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,567

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,013
Overtime: $496
Other pay: $336
Benefits: $37,722
Total compensation: $81,567

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Jonathan Crofts works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Jonathan earned $81,567 in 2019.

David Evans

Emergency Medical Technician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,547

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,475
Benefits: $41,004
Total compensation: $81,547

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David Evans holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,547.

James Clegg

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

2018 total comp

$81,531

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,168
Overtime: $2,663
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $37,301
Total compensation: $81,531

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At Department of Corrections, James Clegg serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $81,531.

Trevor Apple

Physician Assistant/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,486

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $52,034
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,719
Benefits: $26,733
Total compensation: $81,486

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At Department of Corrections, Trevor Apple serves as a Physician Assistant within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $81,486.

Ryan You

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,470

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,947
Benefits: $37,349
Total compensation: $81,470

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At Department of Corrections, Ryan You serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $81,470.

Jason Corey

Boiler/Hvac Specialist/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$81,469

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $45,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,540
Benefits: $32,647
Total compensation: $81,469

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Corey works as a Boiler/Hvac Specialist for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jason earned $81,469 in 2017.

Zachary Hutto

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

2019 total comp

$81,415

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $50,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $29,352
Total compensation: $81,415

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Zachary Hutto is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $81,415.

Robert Kemple

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,400

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,453
Benefits: $36,680
Total compensation: $81,400

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Kemple is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $81,400.

Shelby Naccarato

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,393

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,135
Benefits: $36,626
Total compensation: $81,393

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Shelby Naccarato is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $81,393.

Spencer Turley

Correctional Regional Administrative I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,390

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $45,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,483
Benefits: $34,788
Total compensation: $81,390

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Spencer Turley is a Correctional Regional Administrative I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $81,390.

Bryce Atkin

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,362

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,908
Overtime: $1,203
Other pay: $1,920
Benefits: $37,331
Total compensation: $81,362

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bryce Atkin works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Bryce earned $81,362 in 2019.

Michael Elledge

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,315

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,885
Overtime: $9,639
Other pay: $1,870
Benefits: $26,921
Total compensation: $81,315

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Elledge works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Michael earned $81,315 in 2019.

Joshua Paxman

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,276

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $3,477
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $35,232
Total compensation: $81,276

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Paxman holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $81,276.

Daniel Jorgensen

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

2018 total comp

$81,257

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $43,344
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $54
Benefits: $37,764
Total compensation: $81,257

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Daniel Jorgensen holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $81,257.

Troy Olsen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,216

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,930
Benefits: $38,132
Total compensation: $81,216

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Troy Olsen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $81,216.

Troy Thompson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,194

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,244
Overtime: $2,703
Other pay: $1,542
Benefits: $36,705
Total compensation: $81,194

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Troy Thompson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $81,194.

Todd Barszcz

Correctional Industries Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$81,173

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $43,601
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,572
Total compensation: $81,173

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Todd Barszcz works as a Correctional Industries Program Specialist for Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. Todd earned $81,173 in 2017.

Adam Hansen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$81,116

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $1,701
Other pay: $1,111
Benefits: $37,037
Total compensation: $81,116

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Adam Hansen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Adam earned $81,116 in 2019.

Rodney Butcher

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,936

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $1,627
Other pay: $1,270
Benefits: $36,772
Total compensation: $80,936

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rodney Butcher is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $80,936.

Janet Swensen

Pharmacy Technician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,912

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $42,744
Overtime: $185
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $37,782
Total compensation: $80,912

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Janet Swensen serves as a Pharmacy Technician within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,912.

Jeffrey Ward

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,882

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,857
Benefits: $36,758
Total compensation: $80,882

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeffrey Ward is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $80,882.

Scott Parker

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,865

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,108
Overtime: $1,012
Other pay: $5,780
Benefits: $32,964
Total compensation: $80,865

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Parker holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,865.

Jon Maxwell

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

2019 total comp

$80,768

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,530
Overtime: $1,932
Other pay: $841
Benefits: $36,465
Total compensation: $80,768

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Jon Maxwell serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,768.

Jordie Mcpherson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,744

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,709
Benefits: $36,580
Total compensation: $80,744

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jordie Mcpherson is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $80,744.

Hyrum Marchant

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,665

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,002
Benefits: $33,132
Total compensation: $80,665

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Hyrum Marchant is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $80,665.

Courtney Dickinson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,646

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $37,126
Overtime: $13,352
Other pay: $1,713
Benefits: $28,455
Total compensation: $80,646

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Courtney Dickinson serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,646.

Kevin Jorgensen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,626

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,787
Benefits: $36,513
Total compensation: $80,626

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Kevin Jorgensen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,626.

Kincade Utley

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,612

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,624
Benefits: $36,879
Total compensation: $80,612

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kincade Utley holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,612.

Eliani Samaniego

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,594

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,444
Overtime: $625
Other pay: $953
Benefits: $37,572
Total compensation: $80,594

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Eliani Samaniego works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Eliani earned $80,594 in 2019.

Dallen Lofgreen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,579

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,082
Overtime: $1,734
Other pay: $2,476
Benefits: $36,286
Total compensation: $80,579

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dallen Lofgreen works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Dallen earned $80,579 in 2019.

Peter Gosselin

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,562

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $40,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,658
Benefits: $36,660
Total compensation: $80,562

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Peter Gosselin holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,562.

Ryan Kruger

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,517

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,320
Overtime: $5,208
Other pay: $952
Benefits: $33,036
Total compensation: $80,517

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ryan Kruger works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Ryan earned $80,517 in 2019.

Bradley Lund

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,471

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $51
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $37,177
Total compensation: $80,471

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bradley Lund is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $80,471.

Jared Freeman

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

2018 total comp

$80,435

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,880
Overtime: $161
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,394
Total compensation: $80,435

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jared Freeman works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Jared earned $80,435 in 2018.

Justin Hamilton

Correctional Industries Program Specialist/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$80,377

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,630
Overtime: $8,103
Other pay: $942
Benefits: $29,701
Total compensation: $80,377

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Justin Hamilton holds the role of Correctional Industries Program Specialist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $80,377.

Jacob Allen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,366

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,069
Overtime: $5,067
Other pay: $1,190
Benefits: $33,041
Total compensation: $80,366

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacob Allen holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,366.

Cory Aders

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,219

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,691
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $263
Benefits: $30,265
Total compensation: $80,219

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Cory Aders serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,219.

Brett Johnson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,196

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $41,267
Overtime: $1,190
Other pay: $1,587
Benefits: $36,151
Total compensation: $80,196

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brett Johnson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,196.

John Whited

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

2018 total comp

$80,178

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $38,400
Overtime: $4,560
Other pay: $1,344
Benefits: $35,874
Total compensation: $80,178

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Whited works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. John earned $80,178 in 2018.

Sean Snow

Journey Welder/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$80,145

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $45,926
Overtime: $50
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,169
Total compensation: $80,145

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sean Snow holds the role of Journey Welder at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,145.