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 74

Natalie Moore

Office Technician II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$15,152

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $13,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,181
Total compensation: $15,152

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Natalie Moore serves as a Office Technician II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,152.

Cassandra Cranney

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$15,027

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,874
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,153
Total compensation: $15,027

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Cassandra Cranney holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $15,027.

Janet Mcbride

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$15,019

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,733
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $7,286
Total compensation: $15,019

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Janet Mcbride holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,019.

Nathan Eldridge

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

2018 total comp

$14,999

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $6,893
Overtime: $1,982
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,125
Total compensation: $14,999

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Nathan Eldridge serves as a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Senior Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $14,999.

Diane Proctor

Office Technician II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$14,801

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,743
Total compensation: $14,801

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Diane Proctor is a Office Technician II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $14,801.

David Sorenson

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,682

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,195
Overtime: $809
Other pay: $240
Benefits: $6,437
Total compensation: $14,682

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, David Sorenson serves as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $14,682.

Robert Dowdle

Registered Nurse II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$14,666

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $8,960
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $616
Benefits: $5,090
Total compensation: $14,666

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Robert Dowdle is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2017 total compensation came to $14,666.

Michael Martell

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$14,596

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,960
Total compensation: $14,596

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Martell is a Correctional Specialist I, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $14,596.

Gary Maddox

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

2019 total comp

$14,486

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,947
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,539
Total compensation: $14,486

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Gary Maddox is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $14,486.

Kevin Claunch

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,463

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $8,685
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,778
Total compensation: $14,463

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kevin Claunch is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $14,463.

Patricia Anderson

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$14,460

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,442
Overtime: $698
Other pay: $106
Benefits: $5,215
Total compensation: $14,460

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Patricia Anderson is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $14,460.

Wendy Miles

Auditor I/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$14,425

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $13,301
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,124
Total compensation: $14,425

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Wendy Miles holds the role of Auditor I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $14,425.

Denise Sampson

Accounting Technician III/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,386

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,573
Total compensation: $14,386

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Denise Sampson is a Accounting Technician III at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $14,386.

Sarah Adams

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

2018 total comp

$14,374

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,214
Overtime: $316
Other pay: $654
Benefits: $6,190
Total compensation: $14,374

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sarah Adams is a Correctional Adult Probation/Parole Supervisor, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $14,374.

Jeremy Sharp

Director Division of Institutional Operations, Doc/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$14,337

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $566
Benefits: $5,816
Total compensation: $14,337

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeremy Sharp is a Director Division of Institutional Operations, Doc at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $14,337.

Kasilee Bishop

Support Services Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,179

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,591
Total compensation: $14,179

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kasilee Bishop works as a Support Services Coordinator II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kasilee earned $14,179 in 2019.

Marnie Wilson

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,132

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $9,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $4,556
Total compensation: $14,132

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Marnie Wilson holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,132.

Jay Nielson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,070

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,362
Total compensation: $14,070

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jay Nielson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,070.

Tressa Chriswell

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$14,008

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $6,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54
Benefits: $7,134
Total compensation: $14,008

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tressa Chriswell is a Office Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2018 total compensation came to $14,008.

Samuel Pontious

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,004

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,296
Total compensation: $14,004

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Samuel Pontious holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,004.

Richard Jorgenson

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$14,002

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,294
Total compensation: $14,002

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Richard Jorgenson holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,002.

Virginia Parsons

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,976

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,268
Total compensation: $13,976

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Virginia Parsons serves as a Correctional Officer, Post within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $13,976.

Brandy Mahoskey

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,976

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,268
Total compensation: $13,976

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandy Mahoskey works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brandy earned $13,976 in 2019.

Jason Ha'O

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,974

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,266
Total compensation: $13,974

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jason Ha'O works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Jason earned $13,974 in 2019.

Colton Frederick

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,973

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,265
Total compensation: $13,973

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Colton Frederick holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $13,973.

Richard Anderson

Facilities Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$13,966

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $7,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $6,308
Total compensation: $13,966

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Richard Anderson holds the role of Facilities Coordinator II at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,966.

Ronald Newman

Correctional Captain, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$13,883

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $6,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,310
Benefits: $5,144
Total compensation: $13,883

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ronald Newman is a Correctional Captain, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $13,883.

Virginie Anderson

Auditor I/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$13,835

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $12,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,078
Total compensation: $13,835

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Virginie Anderson serves as a Auditor I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $13,835.

Bridgette Despain

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,817

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $12,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,076
Total compensation: $13,817

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Bridgette Despain serves as a Office Specialist I within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $13,817.

Sally Eakins

Support Services Coordinator II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$13,813

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,066
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,747
Total compensation: $13,813

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Sally Eakins serves as a Support Services Coordinator II within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $13,813.

Callie Dew

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,730

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $5,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $81
Benefits: $8,579
Total compensation: $13,730

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Callie Dew works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. Callie earned $13,730 in 2019.

Tyler Butler

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,698

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,990
Total compensation: $13,698

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyler Butler works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Tyler earned $13,698 in 2019.

Michael Taylor

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,697

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,989
Total compensation: $13,697

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Taylor works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Michael earned $13,697 in 2019.

Marianne Kim

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,657

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $6,296
Overtime: $1,916
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $5,118
Total compensation: $13,657

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Marianne Kim works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Marianne earned $13,657 in 2019.

Gina Proctor

Archivist I/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$13,653

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $491
Benefits: $5,538
Total compensation: $13,653

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Gina Proctor works as a Archivist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Gina earned $13,653 in 2018.

Amanda Theobald

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,617

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $6,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,681
Total compensation: $13,617

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Amanda Theobald is a Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $13,617.

Rogelio Zavala

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,585

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $8,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,107
Total compensation: $13,585

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rogelio Zavala holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $13,585.

Shelly Atwood

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,539

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $7,492
Overtime: $295
Other pay: $113
Benefits: $5,639
Total compensation: $13,539

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Shelly Atwood is a Program Specialist I at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $13,539.

Matthew Coombs

Correctional Lieutenant, Post/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$13,448

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $7,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $6,253
Total compensation: $13,448

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Matthew Coombs works as a Correctional Lieutenant, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Matthew earned $13,448 in 2019.

Philip Walker

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$13,375

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,695
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $11,680
Total compensation: $13,375

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Philip Walker holds the role of Correctional Officer, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $13,375.