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 83

Jessica Bawden

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,418

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,230
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $188
Total compensation: $2,418

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jessica Bawden holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,418.

Thomas Robbins

Truck Driver II/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,402

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $997
Total compensation: $2,402

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Thomas Robbins works as a Truck Driver II for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Thomas earned $2,402 in 2017.

Matthew Crooks

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,395

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,395

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Matthew Crooks serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,395.

Dorothy Simister

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,395

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,395

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Dorothy Simister holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,395.

Jordan Bybee

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,395

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $187
Total compensation: $2,395

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jordan Bybee is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $2,395.

Brianna Davis

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,351

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $2,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $183
Total compensation: $2,351

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brianna Davis holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,351.

Wesley Farrens

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,333

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $181
Total compensation: $2,333

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Wesley Farrens holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,333.

Kelly Perri

Program Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,286

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,105
Total compensation: $2,286

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelly Perri works as a Program Specialist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kelly earned $2,286 in 2019.

Ashley Fischer

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,283

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $178
Total compensation: $2,283

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Ashley Fischer is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $2,283.

Michael Saldivar

Support Services Coordinator I/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,263

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $176
Total compensation: $2,263

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Saldivar is a Support Services Coordinator I at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $2,263.

Kaila Hempel

Correctional Officer, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,258

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $723
Total compensation: $2,258

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kaila Hempel works as a Correctional Officer, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Kaila earned $2,258 in 2018.

Christiana Hoffmann

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,255

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $2,255

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Christiana Hoffmann serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,255.

Kevin Kelly

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,249

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $175
Total compensation: $2,249

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Kevin Kelly serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,249.

Helena Haueter

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,218

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $2,045
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $2,218

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Helena Haueter holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,218.

Jennifer Wight

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,200

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $2,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $171
Total compensation: $2,200

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Jennifer Wight serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,200.

Chelsea Borup

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,156

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $168
Total compensation: $2,156

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Chelsea Borup holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $2,156.

Michael Mortensen

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,153

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,986
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $168
Total compensation: $2,153

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Mortensen is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2018 total compensation came to $2,153.

Charlie Roman

Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,136

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $166
Total compensation: $2,136

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Charlie Roman is a Criminal Information Technician II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2018 total compensation came to $2,136.

Alyssa Tafuri

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,100

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,937
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $164
Total compensation: $2,100

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Alyssa Tafuri works as a Correctional Intern for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Alyssa earned $2,100 in 2017.

Kelley Sykes

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$2,098

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,935
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $163
Total compensation: $2,098

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kelley Sykes is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. 2019 total compensation came to $2,098.

Katherine Coupe

Administrative Secretary/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$2,080

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $904
Total compensation: $2,080

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Katherine Coupe serves as a Administrative Secretary within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2018 pay totaled $2,080.

Celeste Wiggins

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,048

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,889
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $160
Total compensation: $2,048

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Celeste Wiggins holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,048.

Brandon Fielding

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,013

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $157
Total compensation: $2,013

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Fielding works as a Correctional Intern for Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. Brandon earned $2,013 in 2017.

Amy Kenney

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$2,013

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $157
Total compensation: $2,013

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Amy Kenney is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $2,013.

Rachel Weinstock

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$1,994

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $155
Total compensation: $1,994

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Rachel Weinstock works as a Correctional Intern for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Rachel earned $1,994 in 2018.

Caitlyn Liechty

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,982

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $154
Total compensation: $1,982

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Caitlyn Liechty serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Medical Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,982.

Alexandra Lamoreaux

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,944

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $151
Total compensation: $1,944

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Alexandra Lamoreaux holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,944.

James King Jr.

Dentist/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$1,927

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $517
Total compensation: $1,927

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

James King Jr. holds the role of Dentist at Department of Corrections within Doc Medical Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $1,927.

James Heiney

Truck Driver II/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$1,916

Sub-department: DOC Correctional Industries
Base pay: $1,113
Overtime: $323
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $479
Total compensation: $1,916

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

James Heiney works as a Truck Driver II for Department of Corrections within Doc Correctional Industries. James earned $1,916 in 2018.

Tyson Pitts

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,857

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $145
Total compensation: $1,857

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyson Pitts holds the role of Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,857.

Benjamin Watkin

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,853

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $858
Total compensation: $1,853

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Benjamin Watkin works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Benjamin earned $1,853 in 2019.

Kent Demill

Correctional Captain, Post/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,844

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $348
Other pay: $1,180
Benefits: $316
Total compensation: $1,844

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kent Demill holds the role of Correctional Captain, Post at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,844.

Lynda Roberts

Correctional Specialist I, Post/Department of Corrections

2018 total comp

$1,758

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,758
Total compensation: $1,758

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Lynda Roberts works as a Correctional Specialist I, Post for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Lynda earned $1,758 in 2018.

Amy Adkins

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,753

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $136
Total compensation: $1,753

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Amy Adkins serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,753.

Iesha Bailey

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,747

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $136
Total compensation: $1,747

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Iesha Bailey works as a Correctional Intern for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Iesha earned $1,747 in 2017.

Carmen Gordichuk

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2017 total comp

$1,747

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,611
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $136
Total compensation: $1,747

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Carmen Gordichuk serves as a Correctional Intern within Doc Programs & Operations. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,747.

Brent Bullock

Registered Nurse/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,747

Sub-department: DOC Medical Services
Base pay: $1,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $607
Total compensation: $1,747

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Corrections, Brent Bullock serves as a Registered Nurse within Doc Medical Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,747.

Natalie Moore

Office Specialist II/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,701

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $132
Total compensation: $1,701

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Natalie Moore holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,701.

Benjamin Fordham

Correctional Intern/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,632

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,505
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $127
Total compensation: $1,632

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Benjamin Fordham is a Correctional Intern at Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $1,632.

Brandi Beckstead

Office Specialist I/Department of Corrections

2019 total comp

$1,620

Sub-department: DOC Programs & Operations
Base pay: $1,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $126
Total compensation: $1,620

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandi Beckstead works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Corrections within Doc Programs & Operations. Brandi earned $1,620 in 2019.