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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Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Sophia Malagamaalii works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sophia earned $31,073 in 2018.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Rulon Hansen holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $31,070.
Program Support Specialist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Saleima Pahulu serves as a Program Support Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $31,056.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Christine Jackson holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $31,051.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Aaron Curtis Black works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Aaron earned $31,024 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Koons is a Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,994.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Rhonda Greaves works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Rhonda earned $30,980 in 2019.
Office Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Geraldine Chacon holds the role of Office Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,954.
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Department of Human Services
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Jill Gardner holds the role of Occupational Therapy Assistant at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,945.
Contract/Grant Analyst II/Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Higbee is a Contract/Grant Analyst II at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $30,944.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Kylee Leatham works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kylee earned $30,940 in 2019.
Collection/Compliance Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Tami Long is a Collection/Compliance Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $30,924.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Heather Taylor holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,922.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Tauasosi Bouchard holds the role of Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,921.
Caseworker III/Department of Human Services
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Hannah Cross works as a Caseworker III for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Hannah earned $30,920 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kim Thayne serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,907.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Sonja Nordstrom is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $30,867.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shea Brearton serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,861.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Groves holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,839.
Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Tatiana Finau holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,836.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Nan Holdaway works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Nan earned $30,811 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Samuel Kingsley serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,804.
Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Melissa Smith serves as a Control Center Supervisor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,804.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Rebeccah Astle works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Rebeccah earned $30,801 in 2018.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jessika Shaffer serves as a Compliance Agent I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,782.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Eddie Green works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Eddie earned $30,778 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Robert Brunson holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,777.
Social Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jeri James serves as a Social Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,769.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Zacharia Roberts holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,749.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Maria Tangren is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,745.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Karen Barraza holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,742.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Chelsey Merchant holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,737.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Sidney Lainhart works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sidney earned $30,725 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Victor Zizumbo works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Victor earned $30,715 in 2019.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Glenn Merrell serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,712.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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David Vailahi works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $30,701 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Fine Unga holds the role of Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,699.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Cathryn Jenkins serves as a Registered Nurse II within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,694.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Andrus Boyd is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,687.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Donna Leighton is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $30,670.