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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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Daniel Lepien

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,130
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$238
Benefits
$8,402
Total compensation
$33,130

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At Department of Human Services, Daniel Lepien serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $33,130.

Sonny Aiono

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$33,128
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$18,310
Overtime
$2,018
Other pay
$1,133
Benefits
$11,666
Total compensation
$33,128

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Sonny Aiono works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sonny earned $33,128 in 2018.

Michella Stella

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$33,105
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$21,692
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,413
Total compensation
$33,105

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Michella Stella works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Michella earned $33,105 in 2018.

Alisha Scholl

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$33,100
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$15,126
Overtime
$168
Other pay
$586
Benefits
$17,220
Total compensation
$33,100

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Alisha Scholl is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $33,100.

Lorena Peterson

Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$33,089
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$20,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$427
Benefits
$12,215
Total compensation
$33,089

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At Department of Human Services, Lorena Peterson serves as a Registered Nurse III within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2017 pay totaled $33,089.

Tina Myers

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,072
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$16,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,362
Total compensation
$33,072

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Tina Myers works as a Senior Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Tina earned $33,072 in 2019.

Brandee Copley

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,070
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$17,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$85
Benefits
$15,721
Total compensation
$33,070

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Pay Components
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Brandee Copley is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $33,070.

Lucy Yergensen

Caseworker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,069
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$17,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$587
Benefits
$14,542
Total compensation
$33,069

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Pay Components
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Lucy Yergensen is a Caseworker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $33,069.

Damion Smith

Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,034
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$700
Benefits
$12,271
Total compensation
$33,034

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Damion Smith works as a Control Center Supervisor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Damion earned $33,034 in 2019.

Jonathan Fewkes

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$33,027
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,574
Overtime
$244
Other pay
$496
Benefits
$11,714
Total compensation
$33,027

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Pay Components
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At Department of Human Services, Jonathan Fewkes serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $33,027.

Rachel Wyatt

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,990
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$19,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$13,176
Total compensation
$32,990

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Pay Components
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Rachel Wyatt works as a Senior Business Analyst for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Rachel earned $32,990 in 2017.

Silvia Vigil

Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,975
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$17,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,960
Total compensation
$32,975

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Silvia Vigil holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $32,975.

Keona Foster

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,974
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$15,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,428
Benefits
$16,048
Total compensation
$32,974

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Keona Foster works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Keona earned $32,974 in 2019.

Kendra Bowers

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,974
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$15,992
Overtime
$316
Other pay
$475
Benefits
$16,191
Total compensation
$32,974

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kendra Bowers works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Kendra earned $32,974 in 2019.

Diann Millikan

Pharmacist/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,958
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$21,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$11,854
Total compensation
$32,958

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Pay Components
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Diann Millikan holds the role of Pharmacist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $32,958.

Aislinn Macintosh

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,957
Sub-department
DHS Aging & Adult Services
Base pay
$23,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$488
Benefits
$8,787
Total compensation
$32,957

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Pay Components
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Aislinn Macintosh works as a Senior Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. Aislinn earned $32,957 in 2019.

Kaylyn Myers

Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,951
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$12,731
Total compensation
$32,951

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kaylyn Myers works as a Accounting Technician II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kaylyn earned $32,951 in 2019.

Sheree Baum

Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,948
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$19,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$13,336
Total compensation
$32,948

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Sheree Baum holds the role of Compliance Agent III at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $32,948.

Ivy Acosta

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,936
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$23,098
Overtime
$136
Other pay
$1,561
Benefits
$8,141
Total compensation
$32,936

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Ivy Acosta works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Ivy earned $32,936 in 2019.

Watkins Singletary

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,912
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$17,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$184
Benefits
$14,927
Total compensation
$32,912

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Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Watkins Singletary serves as a Jjs Counselor II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $32,912.

Johnny Trujillo Jr

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,897
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$16,462
Overtime
$34
Other pay
$91
Benefits
$16,310
Total compensation
$32,897

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Johnny Trujillo Jr holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $32,897.

Shaon Primus

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,880
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$18,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,413
Benefits
$10,481
Total compensation
$32,880

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Pay Components
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Shaon Primus works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Shaon earned $32,880 in 2018.

Harlee Smith

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,868
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$16,137
Overtime
$303
Other pay
$2,350
Benefits
$14,078
Total compensation
$32,868

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Harlee Smith holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $32,868.

Cassie Tuck

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,819
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,813
Overtime
$12
Other pay
$683
Benefits
$11,311
Total compensation
$32,819

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Pay Components
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Cassie Tuck is a Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $32,819.

Lyndy Benoit

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,812
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$14,598
Overtime
$4
Other pay
$1,465
Benefits
$16,745
Total compensation
$32,812

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Lyndy Benoit is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $32,812.

Seth Stinson

Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,799
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$18,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,292
Benefits
$13,161
Total compensation
$32,799

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Seth Stinson holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $32,799.

Mindy Spencer

Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,793
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$18,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,402
Benefits
$13,178
Total compensation
$32,793

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Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Mindy Spencer serves as a Registered Nurse II within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2017 pay totaled $32,793.

Alex Todhunter

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,791
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$20,216
Overtime
$21
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$12,354
Total compensation
$32,791

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[object Object]

Alex Todhunter holds the role of General Maintenance Worker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $32,791.

Yvette Mortensen

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,774
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,915
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$215
Benefits
$11,645
Total compensation
$32,774

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Yvette Mortensen works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Yvette earned $32,774 in 2019.

Vanessa Peterson

Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$32,772
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$19,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$13,335
Total compensation
$32,772

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[object Object]

Vanessa Peterson works as a Registered Nurse III for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Vanessa earned $32,772 in 2017.

Marianne Nay

Accounting Technician III/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,768
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$17,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102
Benefits
$14,727
Total compensation
$32,768

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[object Object]

Marianne Nay holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $32,768.

Maria Hernandez

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,758
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$14,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,800
Total compensation
$32,758

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[object Object]

Maria Hernandez holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $32,758.

Brooke Gossard

Custodian I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,742
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$19,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$274
Benefits
$13,249
Total compensation
$32,742

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[object Object]

Brooke Gossard is a Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $32,742.

Brock Newitt

Security & Enforcement Officer - DHS/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,736
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$15,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,845
Benefits
$15,051
Total compensation
$32,736

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[object Object]

Brock Newitt works as a Security & Enforcement Officer - DHS for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Brock earned $32,736 in 2018.

Mark Dallimore

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,703
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$18,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$13,776
Total compensation
$32,703

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Mark Dallimore works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Mark earned $32,703 in 2019.

Christopher Nelson

Food Service Worker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,698
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$14,717
Overtime
$45
Other pay
$50
Benefits
$17,885
Total compensation
$32,698

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[object Object]

Christopher Nelson is a Food Service Worker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $32,698.

Rhianna Taylor

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,684
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$19,271
Overtime
$1,604
Other pay
$958
Benefits
$10,852
Total compensation
$32,684

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At Department of Human Services, Rhianna Taylor serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $32,684.

Jenna Shirley

Social Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,679
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$19,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,477
Benefits
$10,128
Total compensation
$32,679

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Jenna Shirley is a Social Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $32,679.

Jennifer Hamilton

Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Court Liaison/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$32,677
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$18,656
Overtime
$583
Other pay
$2,721
Benefits
$10,717
Total compensation
$32,677

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[object Object]

Jennifer Hamilton works as a Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice Court Liaison for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jennifer earned $32,677 in 2018.

Brittany Lott

Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$32,653
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$16,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,111
Total compensation
$32,653

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[object Object]

Brittany Lott works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Brittany earned $32,653 in 2019.