Utah / Department of Human Services
Agency file
The Department of Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2019, this agency had 6,370 employees with median total compensation of $40,522; the highest distinct record was $566,009.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 6,370 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($40,522) — 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 $88,228 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,118. 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 1
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Paul Whitehead serves as a Medical Administrator within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $566,009.
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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Kent Roundy is a Medical Administrator at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $501,664.
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Caroline Merveille serves as a Medical Administrator within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $501,603.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Cynthia Vitko works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Cynthia earned $463,935 in 2019.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Rodney Cheal is a Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $453,385.
Clinical Director/Department of Human Services
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Madhumathy Gundlapalli works as a Clinical Director for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Madhumathy earned $446,331 in 2019.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Randall Rolen is a Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $436,251.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Holmes works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Kevin earned $433,070 in 2019.
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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Keri Herrmann is a Medical Administrator at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $393,527.
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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Marlene Zouein Blaizot holds the role of Medical Administrator at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $363,340.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Edward Kelly serves as a Psychiatrist within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $338,079.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Arthur Miller Ii works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Arthur earned $332,401 in 2019.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Alisa Vonriotte holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $322,466.
Clinical Director/Department of Human Services
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Steven Monson works as a Clinical Director for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Steven earned $312,828 in 2019.
Medical Doctor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Elmo Gruwell Jr serves as a Medical Doctor within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $310,484.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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Richard Spencer holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $277,755.
Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Richard Mickelsen serves as a Psychiatrist within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $274,545.
Medical Doctor, Part-Time/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, David Hillam serves as a Medical Doctor, Part-Time within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $271,979.
Medical Administrator/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Denise Goettsche serves as a Medical Administrator within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $271,931.
Medical Doctor/Department of Human Services
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John Jackson holds the role of Medical Doctor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $261,991.
Clinical Director/Department of Human Services
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Joseph Cook holds the role of Clinical Director at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $222,161.
Deputy Director, Human Services/Department of Human Services
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Mark Brasher works as a Deputy Director, Human Services for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Mark earned $210,691 in 2019.
Operational Excellence Consultant, Appointed/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Staci Ghneim serves as a Operational Excellence Consultant, Appointed within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $198,832.
Superintendent, Ush/Usdc/Department of Human Services
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Dallas Earnshaw works as a Superintendent, Ush/Usdc for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Dallas earned $196,310 in 2019.
Deputy Director, Human Services/Department of Human Services
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Lana Stohl holds the role of Deputy Director, Human Services at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $191,774.
Electronic Business Project Manager/Department of Human Services
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D. Curtis works as a Electronic Business Project Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. D. earned $187,077 in 2019.
Executive Director, Department of Human Services/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Ann Williamson serves as a Executive Director, Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Their 2019 pay totaled $186,355.
Director Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Douglas Thomas serves as a Director Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $182,211.
DHS Administrator III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Frank Rees serves as a DHS Administrator III within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $182,112.
Director, Division of Child and Family Services/Department of Human Services
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Diane Moore holds the role of Director, Division of Child and Family Services at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $180,298.
Director Legislative & Government Affairs/Department of Human Services
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K Platt works as a Director Legislative & Government Affairs for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. K earned $177,680 in 2019.
Director Division of Services to People/Disabilities/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Angella Pinna serves as a Director Division of Services to People/Disabilities within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $174,072.
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Brian Jones works as a Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Brian earned $173,887 in 2019.
Director, Office of Recovery Services/Department of Human Services
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Liesa Stockdale is a Director, Office of Recovery Services at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $172,942.
Superintendent, Ush/Usdc/Department of Human Services
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Guy Thompson works as a Superintendent, Ush/Usdc for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Guy earned $170,337 in 2019.
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Steven Mickelson works as a Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Steven earned $164,991 in 2019.
Director, Fiscal Operations- DHS/Department of Human Services
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Jennifer Evans holds the role of Director, Fiscal Operations- DHS at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $164,816.
Director, Division of Aging & Adult Services/Department of Human Services
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Nels Holmgren holds the role of Director, Division of Aging & Adult Services at Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $163,870.
Pharmacy Director/Department of Human Services
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Craig Berntson holds the role of Pharmacy Director at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $162,410.
DHS Assistant Division Director II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Justin Naylor serves as a DHS Assistant Division Director II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $161,853.