Utah / Department of Environmental Quality
Agency file
The Department of Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2019, this agency had 500 employees with median total compensation of $95,806; the highest distinct record was $274,422.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 500 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($95,806) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $134,723 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,150. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 9
Environmental Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Benjamin Holcomb works as a Environmental Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $72,498 in 2019.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Alisa Westenskow holds the role of Financial Analyst II at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,472.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Danielle Lenz is a Environmental Scientist III at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,356.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Ying-Ying Macauley holds the role of Engineering Manager I at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $71,100.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Rebecca Brown holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,050.
Information Specialist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Jodie Swanson is a Information Specialist II at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. 2019 total compensation came to $69,818.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, William Damery serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Deq Water Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $67,895.
Purchasing Agent I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Nicole Pellicori works as a Purchasing Agent I for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Executive Director. Nicole earned $67,742 in 2019.
Environmental Program Coordinator/Department of Environmental Quality
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Jennifer Yee holds the role of Environmental Program Coordinator at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $67,704.
Office Specialist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Laurie Leib works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. Laurie earned $67,648 in 2019.
Administrative Legal Secretary/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Shane Bekkemellom serves as a Administrative Legal Secretary within Deq Air Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $65,839.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Leonardo Calcagno is a Environmental Scientist III at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. 2019 total compensation came to $65,807.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Alexis Wilson holds the role of Environmental Scientist II at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $65,591.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Rachel Hancock works as a Environmental Scientist III for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Rachel earned $65,556 in 2019.
Environmental Program Coordinator/Department of Environmental Quality
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Michelle Horning is a Environmental Program Coordinator at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. 2019 total compensation came to $65,274.
Environmental Program Coordinator/Department of Environmental Quality
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Dawnie Jacobo holds the role of Environmental Program Coordinator at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $64,679.
Environmental Program Coordinator/Department of Environmental Quality
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Brandi Smith holds the role of Environmental Program Coordinator at Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $64,621.
Office Specialist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Jeanell Collings works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Jeanell earned $64,539 in 2019.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Environmental Quality
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Arlene Lovato is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. 2019 total compensation came to $64,462.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Christian Martin works as a Environmental Engineer III for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Drinking Water. Christian earned $64,239 in 2019.
Office Technician II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Barbara Perkins holds the role of Office Technician II at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. In 2019, their total compensation was $64,233.
Environmental Scientist IV/Department of Environmental Quality
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Christopher Pennell holds the role of Environmental Scientist IV at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. In 2019, their total compensation was $64,175.
Environmental Engineer I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Sarah Foran serves as a Environmental Engineer I within Deq Air Quality. Their 2017 pay totaled $64,094.
Environmental Planning Consultant/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Rebecca Close serves as a Environmental Planning Consultant within Deq Air Quality. Their 2018 pay totaled $63,775.
Office Technician II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kimberly Wilcox serves as a Office Technician II within Deq Air Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $63,673.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Catherine Williams serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Deq Air Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $63,194.
Environmental Program Manager I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Kimberly Shelley works as a Environmental Program Manager I for Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. Kimberly earned $61,942 in 2017.
Director Legislative & Government Affairs/Department of Environmental Quality
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Lorin Baird works as a Director Legislative & Government Affairs for Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. Lorin earned $61,624 in 2017.
Office Specialist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Tammie Allen serves as a Office Specialist II within Deq Drinking Water. Their 2019 pay totaled $61,144.
Environmental Scientist III/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Leanna Littler serves as a Environmental Scientist III within Deq Water Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,978.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Environmental Quality
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Rebecca Close works as a Environmental Scientist II for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. Rebecca earned $60,789 in 2017.
Financial Analyst I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Marianne Booth works as a Financial Analyst I for Department of Environmental Quality within Comp & Excess Pool. Marianne earned $60,665 in 2019.
Environmental Engineer III/Department of Environmental Quality
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Michael Newberry is a Environmental Engineer III at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Drinking Water. 2019 total compensation came to $60,479.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Susan Woeppel serves as a Financial Analyst II within Deq Environmental Response & Remediation. Their 2019 pay totaled $60,230.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Kathleen Lundy serves as a Office Specialist I within Deq Waste Management & Radiation Control. Their 2019 pay totaled $59,891.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Jared Fry holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Air Quality. In 2019, their total compensation was $59,244.
Environmental Program Manager II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Jay Morris serves as a Environmental Program Manager II within Deq Air Quality. Their 2019 pay totaled $58,960.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Environmental Quality
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At Department of Environmental Quality, Sharon Schofield serves as a Financial Analyst II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $58,854.
Archivist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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Linda Gould holds the role of Archivist I at Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Water Quality. In 2019, their total compensation was $58,655.
Office Specialist I/Department of Environmental Quality
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David Gould works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Environmental Quality within Deq Drinking Water. David earned $58,620 in 2019.