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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Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Dianna Berrett holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,205.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Chandra Landen is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,197.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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David Gooda is a Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,170.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kaylee Dimick serves as a Compliance Agent I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,161.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kallie Farnsworth holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,154.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Savannah Shields works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Savannah earned $30,123 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Jericho Stewart holds the role of Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,118.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Julia Knaphus is a Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $30,115.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tammy Valdez serves as a Registered Nurse III within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,114.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Lori Hills works as a Program Manager for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Lori earned $30,112 in 2018.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Deanna Bigelow works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Deanna earned $30,096 in 2017.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Craig Black works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Craig earned $30,091 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Sharalleen Tufuga holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,077.
Caseworker II/Department of Human Services
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Carissa Rettig holds the role of Caseworker II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,068.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Elizabeth Kimball is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $30,063.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Wendy Robles serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,051.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Thomas Mccloud works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Thomas earned $30,047 in 2019.
Jjs Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, David Vailahi serves as a Jjs Supervisor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $30,047.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Heisterman works as a Jjs Case Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Kevin earned $30,033 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Deborah James works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Deborah earned $30,014 in 2019.
Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services
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David Barton is a Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $29,994.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Autumn Pham 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 $29,988.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Ronald West holds the role of Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $29,954.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Julie Gibson is a Compliance Agent III at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $29,945.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Sharon Harris works as a Registered Nurse III for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Sharon earned $29,944 in 2017.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Kathryn Kemper is a Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $29,924.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Josue Mendoza works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Josue earned $29,910 in 2018.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Samantha Stahura works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Samantha earned $29,885 in 2017.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Elizabeth Harward serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,882.
Community-Based Services Reviewer/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jose Padilla serves as a Community-Based Services Reviewer within DHS Executive Director. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,869.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Emma Porter serves as a Registered Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,847.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Justin Zenger holds the role of Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $29,836.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Shawndell Atkinson works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Shawndell earned $29,827 in 2018.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Gary Newman works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Gary earned $29,813 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Victoria Mendez holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $29,803.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Tessah Wall holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $29,789.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jill Stewart serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $29,784.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kerry Andrews serves as a Jjs Counselor III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $29,784.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Watkins Singletary is a Jjs Counselor III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $29,778.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Tracee Kalaher works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Tracee earned $29,773 in 2019.