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 65

Matthew Cox

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$35,157

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $19,744
Overtime: $347
Other pay: $154
Benefits: $14,912
Total compensation: $35,157

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Matthew Cox is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $35,157.

Aaron Smith

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$35,078

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $15,042
Overtime: $5,620
Other pay: $645
Benefits: $13,771
Total compensation: $35,078

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Aaron Smith holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $35,078.

Whitney Nielson

Administrative Assistant/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$35,012

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $19,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,741
Total compensation: $35,012

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Whitney Nielson holds the role of Administrative Assistant at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $35,012.

Joshua Draper

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,965

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $18,234
Overtime: $182
Other pay: $716
Benefits: $15,834
Total compensation: $34,965

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At Department of Corrections, Joshua Draper serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $34,965.

Riley Fitzgerald

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,928

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $20,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,160
Benefits: $10,277
Total compensation: $34,928

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Riley Fitzgerald holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $34,928.

Braden Peterson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,897

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $19,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $501
Benefits: $15,126
Total compensation: $34,897

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At Department of Corrections, Braden Peterson serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,897.

Vickie Pollock

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,856

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $22,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,335
Total compensation: $34,856

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Vickie Pollock is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $34,856.

Chase Larson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,851

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $19,270
Overtime: $308
Other pay: $154
Benefits: $15,119
Total compensation: $34,851

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Chase Larson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $34,851.

Ashlea Hansen

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,823

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $18,573
Overtime: $131
Other pay: $203
Benefits: $15,917
Total compensation: $34,823

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Ashlea Hansen is a Senior Business Analyst at Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. 2018 total compensation came to $34,823.

James Demkov

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,814

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $12,640
Overtime: $9,259
Other pay: $812
Benefits: $12,102
Total compensation: $34,814

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James Demkov holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,814.

Stephen Mandelin

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,725

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $20,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,170
Benefits: $12,395
Total compensation: $34,725

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Stephen Mandelin is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2017 total compensation came to $34,725.

Denise Sampson

Financial Analyst III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,706

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $22,099
Overtime: $587
Other pay: $46
Benefits: $11,973
Total compensation: $34,706

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Denise Sampson works as a Financial Analyst III for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Denise earned $34,706 in 2019.

Brant Hodson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,620

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,987
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $16,081
Total compensation: $34,620

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Brant Hodson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $34,620.

Natalie Thomas

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,620

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,404
Benefits: $11,667
Total compensation: $34,620

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At Department of Corrections, Natalie Thomas serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $34,620.

Abbie Carlisle

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,604

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $16,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $17,608
Total compensation: $34,604

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At Department of Corrections, Abbie Carlisle serves as a Office Specialist I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,604.

Gregory Perry

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,520

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $14,304
Overtime: $6,501
Other pay: $951
Benefits: $12,764
Total compensation: $34,520

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Gregory Perry is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $34,520.

Steven Hansen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,468

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $14,496
Overtime: $5,545
Other pay: $880
Benefits: $13,548
Total compensation: $34,468

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Steven Hansen holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $34,468.

Christopher Hopkins

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,434

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $15,763
Overtime: $3,190
Other pay: $788
Benefits: $14,693
Total compensation: $34,434

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Christopher Hopkins serves as a Correctional Specialist I, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $34,434.

Brian Anhder

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,323

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $18,116
Overtime: $207
Other pay: $443
Benefits: $15,556
Total compensation: $34,323

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brian Anhder is a Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $34,323.

Shaunta Zufelt

Correctional Sergeant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,307

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $18,396
Overtime: $556
Other pay: $138
Benefits: $15,217
Total compensation: $34,307

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Shaunta Zufelt holds the role of Correctional Sergeant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $34,307.

Jason Katsilas

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,292

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $15,800
Overtime: $3,830
Other pay: $474
Benefits: $14,189
Total compensation: $34,292

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Katsilas holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,292.

Ryan Ehlers

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,243

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $13,018
Overtime: $7,678
Other pay: $1,289
Benefits: $12,258
Total compensation: $34,243

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Ryan Ehlers holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,243.

Daniel Mcknight

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$34,214

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $16,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $802
Benefits: $16,601
Total compensation: $34,214

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At Department of Corrections, Daniel Mcknight serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,214.

Michelle Arrington

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,205

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $375
Benefits: $13,111
Total compensation: $34,205

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Michelle Arrington is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $34,205.

Casey Phelps

Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,143

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $15,015
Overtime: $4,103
Other pay: $831
Benefits: $14,193
Total compensation: $34,143

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Casey Phelps is a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $34,143.

Reyna Cameron

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,124

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $18,874
Overtime: $177
Other pay: $278
Benefits: $14,795
Total compensation: $34,124

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Reyna Cameron works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Reyna earned $34,124 in 2018.

Kelsey Winn

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,087

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $20,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,321
Benefits: $11,934
Total compensation: $34,087

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Kelsey Winn is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $34,087.

Brian Asay

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,085

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $14,896
Overtime: $5,646
Other pay: $1,450
Benefits: $12,094
Total compensation: $34,085

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At Department of Corrections, Brian Asay serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $34,085.

Randall Honey

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$34,033

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $14,745
Overtime: $5,471
Other pay: $632
Benefits: $13,186
Total compensation: $34,033

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Randall Honey holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $34,033.

Rachel Prieto

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$34,019

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $16,486
Overtime: $1,958
Other pay: $562
Benefits: $15,013
Total compensation: $34,019

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Rachel Prieto holds the role of Correctional Specialist I, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,019.

Timothy Mccoy

Accounting Technician III/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$33,938

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $16,722
Total compensation: $33,938

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Timothy Mccoy holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $33,938.

Rebecca Thomas

Food Service Worker I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$33,894

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $15,911
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $62
Benefits: $17,921
Total compensation: $33,894

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At Department of Corrections, Rebecca Thomas serves as a Food Service Worker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $33,894.

Cindy Walker

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$33,891

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $18,547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,344
Total compensation: $33,891

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Cindy Walker holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $33,891.

Christa Colby

Office Technician II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$33,805

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,869
Total compensation: $33,805

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Christa Colby works as a Office Technician II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Christa earned $33,805 in 2018.

Jaeme Solis

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

2019 total comp

$33,740

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,274
Overtime: $1,039
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,427
Total compensation: $33,740

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Jaeme Solis works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jaeme earned $33,740 in 2019.

Amanda Lente

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$33,701

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $20,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $12,630
Total compensation: $33,701

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Amanda Lente is a Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $33,701.

Gary Parker

Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$33,627

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $14,609
Overtime: $3,636
Other pay: $1,281
Benefits: $14,102
Total compensation: $33,627

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Gary Parker is a Electronic Tech/Journey Electrician at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $33,627.

Stefanie Coombs

Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$33,609

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $17,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82
Benefits: $15,626
Total compensation: $33,609

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Stefanie Coombs works as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supv/Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Stefanie earned $33,609 in 2018.

Tim Naylor

Truck Driver II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$33,563

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $18,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $14,961
Total compensation: $33,563

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Tim Naylor works as a Truck Driver II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Tim earned $33,563 in 2019.

Austin Ipsen

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$33,551

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $19,744
Overtime: $1,330
Other pay: $154
Benefits: $12,323
Total compensation: $33,551

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At Department of Corrections, Austin Ipsen serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $33,551.