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Department of Human Services

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2019
Total payroll
$280.3M
Employees
6,370
Median total
$40,522
Highest record
$566,009

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$25,118 (57%)
  • Overtime$440 (1%)
  • Other$1,122 (3%)
  • Benefits$17,328 (39%)

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
$3,118
$13,682
$40,522
$65,940
$88,228

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).

Largest job titles

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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

Employees

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Cheyenne Foote

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$17,040
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$7,688
Overtime
$562
Other pay
$1,886
Benefits
$6,904
Total compensation
$17,040

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Cheyenne Foote is a Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $17,040.

Dustin Westmoreland

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$17,035
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$10,506
Overtime
$1,054
Other pay
$777
Benefits
$4,698
Total compensation
$17,035

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Dustin Westmoreland is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $17,035.

Tui Moimoi

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$17,014
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,670
Overtime
$639
Other pay
$2,370
Benefits
$4,335
Total compensation
$17,014

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Tui Moimoi works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Tui earned $17,014 in 2019.

Jenny Blau

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$17,010
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,674
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$786
Benefits
$7,341
Total compensation
$17,010

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Pay Components
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At Department of Human Services, Jenny Blau serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $17,010.

John Francks

Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$17,000
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$15,677
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,324
Total compensation
$17,000

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[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, John Francks serves as a Jjs Technician I within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $17,000.

Roosevelt Washington

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,969
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,864
Total compensation
$16,969

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Roosevelt Washington is a Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $16,969.

Julie Weaver

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,930
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,306
Overtime
$37
Other pay
$248
Benefits
$4,339
Total compensation
$16,930

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Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Julie Weaver serves as a Food Service Worker II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,930.

Kipp Rogers

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,913
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$8,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,981
Total compensation
$16,913

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kipp Rogers holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,913.

Katie Foree

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,907
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$13,671
Overtime
$447
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$2,789
Total compensation
$16,907

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Katie Foree is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $16,907.

Kristen Lafon

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,887
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$10,637
Overtime
$68
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,182
Total compensation
$16,887

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kristen Lafon holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,887.

Lisa Steele

Family Support Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,880
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$10,770
Overtime
$90
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,020
Total compensation
$16,880

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Lisa Steele is a Family Support Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $16,880.

Gina Mcshane

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,873
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$9,700
Overtime
$38
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,136
Total compensation
$16,873

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[object Object]

Gina Mcshane works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Gina earned $16,873 in 2019.

Michael Doherty

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,865
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$11,777
Overtime
$798
Other pay
$170
Benefits
$4,120
Total compensation
$16,865

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[object Object]

Michael Doherty holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,865.

Lael Epperson

Caseworker Specialist II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,864
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,280
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$376
Benefits
$6,209
Total compensation
$16,864

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Pay Components
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Lael Epperson works as a Caseworker Specialist II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Lael earned $16,864 in 2017.

Aspen Buchanan

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,862
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,907
Overtime
$91
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$8,539
Total compensation
$16,862

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Aspen Buchanan serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,862.

Nicole Moses

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,862
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,054
Overtime
$296
Other pay
$366
Benefits
$6,146
Total compensation
$16,862

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Nicole Moses holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,862.

Heather Ross

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,860
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,462
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$740
Benefits
$7,646
Total compensation
$16,860

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Heather Ross works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Heather earned $16,860 in 2018.

Jennifer Anderson

Administrative Secretary/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,854
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$8,442
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,413
Total compensation
$16,854

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Jennifer Anderson holds the role of Administrative Secretary at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,854.

Teleise Tracy

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,845
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$11,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,845
Total compensation
$16,845

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Teleise Tracy works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Teleise earned $16,845 in 2017.

Amanda Christensen

Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,838
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,025
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,091
Benefits
$4,722
Total compensation
$16,838

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Amanda Christensen works as a Program Administrator I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Amanda earned $16,838 in 2019.

Shannon Woodhall

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,821
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$8,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,889
Total compensation
$16,821

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Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Shannon Woodhall serves as a Compliance Agent I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $16,821.

Maria Ayala

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,768
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$11,960
Overtime
$138
Other pay
$276
Benefits
$4,394
Total compensation
$16,768

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[object Object]

Maria Ayala is a Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $16,768.

Emily Howey

Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,767
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$15,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,305
Total compensation
$16,767

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[object Object]

Emily Howey works as a Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Emily earned $16,767 in 2019.

James Vallesillo

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,752
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,182
Overtime
$397
Other pay
$181
Benefits
$7,992
Total compensation
$16,752

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Pay Components
[object Object]

James Vallesillo is a Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $16,752.

Yvette Mortensen

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,743
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$99
Benefits
$6,034
Total compensation
$16,743

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Yvette Mortensen holds the role of Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,743.

Elisabeth Hadley Kitchens

Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,741
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$203
Benefits
$7,619
Total compensation
$16,741

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Elisabeth Hadley Kitchens holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,741.

Lynnette Nelson

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,728
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,205
Overtime
$136
Other pay
$740
Benefits
$7,647
Total compensation
$16,728

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[object Object]

Lynnette Nelson works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Lynnette earned $16,728 in 2018.

Jill Johnson

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,725
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$9,283
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,442
Total compensation
$16,725

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[object Object]

Jill Johnson is a Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $16,725.

Renette Goodrich

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,724
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,562
Overtime
$105
Other pay
$340
Benefits
$7,717
Total compensation
$16,724

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[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Renette Goodrich serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $16,724.

Adrienne Berrett

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,719
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,524
Overtime
$588
Other pay
$479
Benefits
$7,128
Total compensation
$16,719

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Adrienne Berrett is a Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $16,719.

Daniel Vanhorn

Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,703
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$13,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,203
Benefits
$1,300
Total compensation
$16,703

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[object Object]

Daniel Vanhorn works as a Jjs Technician I for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Daniel earned $16,703 in 2019.

Janie Cunningham

Office Technician II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,699
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$408
Benefits
$8,029
Total compensation
$16,699

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[object Object]

Janie Cunningham is a Office Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $16,699.

Michelle Saggboy

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,689
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$10,468
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$557
Benefits
$5,663
Total compensation
$16,689

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[object Object]

Michelle Saggboy holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,689.

Jessica Jensen

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,681
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17
Benefits
$5,860
Total compensation
$16,681

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Jessica Jensen is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $16,681.

Dustin Steinacker

Research Consultant III/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,673
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$10,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,293
Total compensation
$16,673

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[object Object]

Dustin Steinacker holds the role of Research Consultant III at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,673.

Dallas Youngblood

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,672
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$7,922
Overtime
$827
Other pay
$91
Benefits
$7,832
Total compensation
$16,672

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[object Object]

Dallas Youngblood is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $16,672.

George Hansen

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,670
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,047
Overtime
$955
Other pay
$409
Benefits
$4,259
Total compensation
$16,670

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[object Object]

George Hansen holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $16,670.

Stella Asuega

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,662
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$9,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$391
Benefits
$7,255
Total compensation
$16,662

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[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Stella Asuega serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,662.

Robert Sawyer

Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,647
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$15,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,296
Total compensation
$16,647

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[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Robert Sawyer serves as a Jjs Technician I within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,647.

Antonieta Bishop

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,644
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,419
Overtime
$90
Other pay
$1,324
Benefits
$5,812
Total compensation
$16,644

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[object Object]

Antonieta Bishop works as a Food Service Worker II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Antonieta earned $16,644 in 2019.