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Utah / Department of Human Services

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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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Steve Fetalaiga

Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,206
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$14,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,262
Total compensation
$16,206

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Steve Fetalaiga holds the role of Jjs Technician I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,206.

Misty Tidwell

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,204
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$7,978
Total compensation
$16,204

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Misty Tidwell is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $16,204.

Lara Hanson

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,202
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,476
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$743
Benefits
$5,982
Total compensation
$16,202

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Lara Hanson serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $16,202.

Branden Ruppe

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,189
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,899
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$1,675
Benefits
$5,491
Total compensation
$16,189

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Branden Ruppe holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,189.

Megan Lund

General Services Technician II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,185
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$11,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,197
Total compensation
$16,185

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Megan Lund is a General Services Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2018 total compensation came to $16,185.

Amanda Hanna

Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,180
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$9,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,178
Benefits
$4,655
Total compensation
$16,180

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amanda Hanna holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $16,180.

Amy Meisner

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,170
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,915
Overtime
$1,284
Other pay
$648
Benefits
$5,323
Total compensation
$16,170

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amy Meisner is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2018 total compensation came to $16,170.

Amanda Carter

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,146
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$253
Benefits
$7,716
Total compensation
$16,146

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amanda Carter works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Amanda earned $16,146 in 2018.

Donna Crawford

Accounting Technician III/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,140
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$8,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$216
Benefits
$7,179
Total compensation
$16,140

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Donna Crawford holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,140.

Brinli Rasmussen

Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,121
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$14,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,256
Total compensation
$16,121

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Brinli Rasmussen holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $16,121.

Paulette Barrus

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,102
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$14,816
Overtime
$32
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,253
Total compensation
$16,102

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Paulette Barrus serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $16,102.

Catherine Burns

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,101
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,108
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$373
Benefits
$7,621
Total compensation
$16,101

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Catherine Burns works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Catherine earned $16,101 in 2019.

Kyndrah Enosa

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,096
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,426
Overtime
$416
Other pay
$419
Benefits
$3,835
Total compensation
$16,096

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Kyndrah Enosa serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $16,096.

Hannah Baczynski

Psychological Assistant II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,094
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,491
Overtime
$82
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,521
Total compensation
$16,094

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Hannah Baczynski works as a Psychological Assistant II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Hannah earned $16,094 in 2017.

Austin Slaugh

Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$16,083
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$14,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,253
Total compensation
$16,083

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Austin Slaugh works as a Jjs Technician I for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Austin earned $16,083 in 2018.

Stacia Shumway

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,080
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,600
Benefits
$6,464
Total compensation
$16,080

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Stacia Shumway is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $16,080.

Kaylem Arteaga

Caseworker III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,068
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$9,048
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$6,520
Total compensation
$16,068

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Kaylem Arteaga is a Caseworker III at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2017 total compensation came to $16,068.

Lacy Koyle

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,067
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$8,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,331
Total compensation
$16,067

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Lacy Koyle is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $16,067.

Angella Pinna

DHS Administrator III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,049
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$10,520
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,529
Total compensation
$16,049

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Angella Pinna holds the role of DHS Administrator III at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2017, their total compensation was $16,049.

Amy Gurney

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,049
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$9,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,182
Total compensation
$16,049

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amy Gurney holds the role of Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $16,049.

Adrienne Berrett

Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,047
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,794
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,786
Benefits
$6,467
Total compensation
$16,047

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Adrienne Berrett is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $16,047.

Josie Chandler

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$16,024
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,267
Overtime
$13
Other pay
$1,647
Benefits
$6,096
Total compensation
$16,024

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Josie Chandler is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $16,024.

Greg Goldsberry

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$16,009
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$320
Benefits
$6,117
Total compensation
$16,009

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Greg Goldsberry is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $16,009.

Vedrana Ilic

Therapist Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,999
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$10,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,343
Total compensation
$15,999

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Vedrana Ilic serves as a Therapist Supervisor within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,999.

Sterling Warren

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,992
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,482
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141
Benefits
$7,369
Total compensation
$15,992

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sterling Warren works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sterling earned $15,992 in 2018.

Shania Sahleen

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,990
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$14,175
Overtime
$570
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,245
Total compensation
$15,990

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Shania Sahleen works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Shania earned $15,990 in 2018.

Ulises Carrasco Quintero

Financial Analyst II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,976
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$12,106
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,871
Total compensation
$15,976

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ulises Carrasco Quintero is a Financial Analyst II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $15,976.

Rachel Gibbons

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,963
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$14,175
Overtime
$547
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,242
Total compensation
$15,963

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Rachel Gibbons holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,963.

Michael Jones

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$15,962
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$11,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$280
Benefits
$4,488
Total compensation
$15,962

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Michael Jones is a Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2017 total compensation came to $15,962.

Wendy Hutchinson

Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,955
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$5,938
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,201
Benefits
$4,815
Total compensation
$15,955

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Wendy Hutchinson serves as a Program Administrator I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,955.

Cassie Nielson

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$15,938
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,947
Overtime
$75
Other pay
$135
Benefits
$7,781
Total compensation
$15,938

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Cassie Nielson serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $15,938.

Jasmin Vera

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,932
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$9,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$5,832
Total compensation
$15,932

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jasmin Vera is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $15,932.

Christy Beem

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,893
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$9,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114
Benefits
$6,475
Total compensation
$15,893

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Christy Beem is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2018 total compensation came to $15,893.

Amy Hall

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,871
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,332
Overtime
$94
Other pay
$577
Benefits
$6,867
Total compensation
$15,871

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Amy Hall serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $15,871.

Jenilee Davidson

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,863
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$9,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,649
Total compensation
$15,863

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jenilee Davidson serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,863.

Irene Stevens

Jjs Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,849
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$9,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,301
Total compensation
$15,849

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Irene Stevens serves as a Jjs Supervisor within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,849.

Robert Maloney

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$15,847
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$353
Benefits
$7,781
Total compensation
$15,847

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Robert Maloney works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Robert earned $15,847 in 2018.

Neil Draper

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,827
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$7,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$339
Benefits
$8,315
Total compensation
$15,827

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Neil Draper is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $15,827.

Owen Ashton

Program Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,817
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$10,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,540
Total compensation
$15,817

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Owen Ashton works as a Program Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Owen earned $15,817 in 2019.

Marquel Holmes

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$15,815
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$486
Benefits
$5,362
Total compensation
$15,815

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Marquel Holmes works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Marquel earned $15,815 in 2019.