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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $253.2M — | 5,686 — | $45,636 — |
| 2018 | $279.2M ▲ 10.3% | 6,154 ▲ 8.2% | $44,415 ▼ 2.7% |
| 2019 | $280.3M ▲ 0.4% | 6,370 ▲ 3.5% | $40,522 ▼ 8.8% |
Record list
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Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Mele Reeves works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Mele earned $11,588 in 2017.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Michael Scheid holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,587.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jade Stephens serves as a Social Service Worker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,584.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Jeromaiah Faatoafe works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jeromaiah earned $11,584 in 2019.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Jerry Soifua works as a Jjs Technician I for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Jerry earned $11,582 in 2017.
Security & Enforcement Officer - Ush/Department of Human Services
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Joel Samudio is a Security & Enforcement Officer - Ush at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2018 total compensation came to $11,574.
Research Consultant I/Department of Human Services
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Royce Spilker works as a Research Consultant I for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Royce earned $11,570 in 2019.
Office Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Goran Fejic works as a Office Technician I for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Goran earned $11,562 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Anderson holds the role of Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $11,555.
Custodian I/Department of Human Services
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Eduardo Saldana is a Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2018 total compensation came to $11,549.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Terri Mckendrick serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,532.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Kassidy Chamberlain works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Kassidy earned $11,528 in 2018.
Dental Assistant/Department of Human Services
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Sandra Reyes works as a Dental Assistant for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Sandra earned $11,527 in 2018.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Samantha Healey is a Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2019 total compensation came to $11,525.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Candice Wilcox serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2017 pay totaled $11,524.
Board/Commission Member/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Dennis Martinez serves as a Board/Commission Member within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,519.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kisty Safford is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $11,508.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Andrew Gottfredson is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $11,485.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mikaela Heyland serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,474.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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Amia Ryan works as a Lead Developmentalist for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Amia earned $11,456 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Garrin Roundy serves as a Jjs Counselor II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,456.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Lesieli Taliauli serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,451.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Samantha Searle holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,442.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Alyssa Garcia serves as a Office Specialist I within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,432.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Learnell Wesley works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Learnell earned $11,430 in 2019.
Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Tiffany Hernandez works as a Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Tiffany earned $11,417 in 2019.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Alexander Valenzuela works as a Jjs Technician I for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Alexander earned $11,384 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Hailey Wright holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,384.
Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Sonja Walsh serves as a Assistant Caseworker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,381.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Clayton Jensen works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Clayton earned $11,380 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Edward Johnstun holds the role of Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $11,378.
Food Service Worker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Amanda Vasquez serves as a Food Service Worker I within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $11,377.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Trevor Oregon holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $11,355.
Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services
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Aileen Macart holds the role of Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $11,340.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Travis Workman holds the role of Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,334.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Rhonda Quintana holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $11,318.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Victor Villar is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2018 total compensation came to $11,310.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Preston Squire is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $11,300.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Emily Gough serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $11,300.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Mieshell Tanner works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Mieshell earned $11,298 in 2017.