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 6

Aaron Douglas

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$134,951

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $73,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,032
Benefits: $59,814
Total compensation: $134,951

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Aaron Douglas holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $134,951.

Robert Painter

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$134,880

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $74,464
Overtime: $197
Other pay: $336
Benefits: $59,883
Total compensation: $134,880

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Robert Painter is a Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $134,880.

Sith Kim

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

2019 total comp

$134,389

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $57,982
Overtime: $20,676
Other pay: $2,572
Benefits: $53,159
Total compensation: $134,389

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At Department of Corrections, Sith Kim serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $134,389.

Timothy Bartell

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$134,373

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $73,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,318
Benefits: $59,939
Total compensation: $134,373

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Timothy Bartell is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $134,373.

Phillip Stireman

Research Consultant III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$134,007

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $86,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $47,117
Total compensation: $134,007

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Phillip Stireman holds the role of Research Consultant III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $134,007.

Jonathan Killpack

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,981

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $30,272
Benefits: $50,974
Total compensation: $133,981

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Jonathan Killpack holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $133,981.

Leland Mcclure

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,628

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,024
Overtime: $34,268
Other pay: $1,971
Benefits: $48,364
Total compensation: $133,628

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Leland Mcclure holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $133,628.

Mark Colby

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

2019 total comp

$133,566

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $70,990
Overtime: $137
Other pay: $3,565
Benefits: $58,874
Total compensation: $133,566

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Mark Colby is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $133,566.

Kenneth Fischer

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,337

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,384
Overtime: $32,968
Other pay: $1,902
Benefits: $46,082
Total compensation: $133,337

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Kenneth Fischer works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kenneth earned $133,337 in 2019.

Dorian Wolfe

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

2019 total comp

$133,281

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $66,248
Overtime: $8,162
Other pay: $2,123
Benefits: $56,748
Total compensation: $133,281

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At Department of Corrections, Dorian Wolfe serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $133,281.

Brandon Deatherage

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,243

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,122
Overtime: $32,672
Other pay: $2,253
Benefits: $49,196
Total compensation: $133,243

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Brandon Deatherage is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $133,243.

Cassidy Ross

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,239

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,818
Overtime: $31,532
Other pay: $2,363
Benefits: $49,526
Total compensation: $133,239

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At Department of Corrections, Cassidy Ross serves as a Correctional Sergeant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $133,239.

Justin Wozab

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,084

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $69,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,496
Benefits: $57,303
Total compensation: $133,084

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Justin Wozab is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $133,084.

Bryce Roby

Psychologist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,061

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $85,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $47,698
Total compensation: $133,061

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Bryce Roby holds the role of Psychologist at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $133,061.

Colleen Guymon

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$133,026

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $70,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,872
Benefits: $58,434
Total compensation: $133,026

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Colleen Guymon is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $133,026.

Austin Roberts

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

2019 total comp

$133,010

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,146
Overtime: $29,110
Other pay: $1,704
Benefits: $50,050
Total compensation: $133,010

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Austin Roberts holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $133,010.

George Eddleman

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$132,997

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $75,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $56,636
Total compensation: $132,997

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George Eddleman works as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. George earned $132,997 in 2019.

Kimberly Holden

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

2019 total comp

$132,989

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $70,990
Overtime: $423
Other pay: $2,724
Benefits: $58,852
Total compensation: $132,989

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At Department of Corrections, Kimberly Holden serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $132,989.

Michael Robinson

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$132,758

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $73,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59,396
Total compensation: $132,758

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At Department of Corrections, Michael Robinson serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $132,758.

Jed Bartholomew

Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$132,690

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $61,298
Overtime: $10,407
Other pay: $6,440
Benefits: $54,545
Total compensation: $132,690

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Jed Bartholomew holds the role of Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $132,690.

Gregory Smith

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

2019 total comp

$132,530

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $70,720
Overtime: $1,012
Other pay: $2,340
Benefits: $58,458
Total compensation: $132,530

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Gregory Smith works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Gregory earned $132,530 in 2019.

Jennifer Payne

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

2019 total comp

$132,283

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $57,160
Overtime: $20,398
Other pay: $2,052
Benefits: $52,673
Total compensation: $132,283

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At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Payne serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $132,283.

Brian Allgaier

Financial Manager II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$132,200

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $81,973
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50,227
Total compensation: $132,200

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Brian Allgaier is a Financial Manager II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $132,200.

Gary Jensen

Research Consultant III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$132,110

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $82,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49,805
Total compensation: $132,110

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Gary Jensen is a Research Consultant III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $132,110.

Daniel Caudill

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,975

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $49,111
Overtime: $32,349
Other pay: $2,028
Benefits: $48,488
Total compensation: $131,975

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Daniel Caudill works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Daniel earned $131,975 in 2019.

Dean Kelshaw

Investigator IV, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$131,708

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $72,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,956
Benefits: $57,724
Total compensation: $131,708

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Dean Kelshaw works as a Investigator IV, Post for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Dean earned $131,708 in 2017.

Peter Walters

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,672

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $72,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $59,321
Total compensation: $131,672

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Peter Walters is a Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $131,672.

Daniel Hampton

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

2019 total comp

$131,659

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,904
Overtime: $39,022
Other pay: $2,304
Benefits: $43,429
Total compensation: $131,659

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Daniel Hampton holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $131,659.

Bruce Wilcox

Facilities Manager/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,611

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $71,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $547
Benefits: $59,207
Total compensation: $131,611

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Bruce Wilcox holds the role of Facilities Manager at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $131,611.

Craig Smith

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,512

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,746
Overtime: $24,188
Other pay: $1,474
Benefits: $51,105
Total compensation: $131,512

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Craig Smith is a Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $131,512.

Preston Haun

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,455

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $53,906
Overtime: $24,410
Other pay: $1,969
Benefits: $51,170
Total compensation: $131,455

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Preston Haun holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $131,455.

Travis Simons

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,380

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,763
Overtime: $23,056
Other pay: $2,032
Benefits: $51,529
Total compensation: $131,380

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Travis Simons is a Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $131,380.

Todd Scott

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,217

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,626
Overtime: $27,457
Other pay: $1,986
Benefits: $50,148
Total compensation: $131,217

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Todd Scott holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $131,217.

James Johnson

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,151

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $54,912
Overtime: $23,165
Other pay: $1,446
Benefits: $51,628
Total compensation: $131,151

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James Johnson works as a Correctional Sergeant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. James earned $131,151 in 2019.

Blake Beesley

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

2019 total comp

$131,081

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $70,990
Overtime: $871
Other pay: $572
Benefits: $58,648
Total compensation: $131,081

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Blake Beesley holds the role of Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $131,081.

Candice Waltrip

Psychologist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$131,064

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $87,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $43,995
Total compensation: $131,064

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Candice Waltrip is a Psychologist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $131,064.

Kevin Francom

Facilities Manager/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$130,992

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $71,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $59,003
Total compensation: $130,992

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Kevin Francom is a Facilities Manager at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $130,992.

James Adamson

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

2019 total comp

$130,857

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $70,686
Overtime: $1,199
Other pay: $578
Benefits: $58,395
Total compensation: $130,857

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At Department of Corrections, James Adamson serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $130,857.

Matthew Coates

Correctional Captain, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$130,822

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $76,856
Overtime: $2,966
Other pay: $396
Benefits: $50,605
Total compensation: $130,822

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Matthew Coates holds the role of Correctional Captain, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $130,822.

Kody Floyd

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

2019 total comp

$130,804

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $65,351
Overtime: $7,479
Other pay: $1,992
Benefits: $55,982
Total compensation: $130,804

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Kody Floyd works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kody earned $130,804 in 2019.