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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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Curtis Owens Jr

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,319
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,627
Benefits
$10,626
Total compensation
$45,319

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Curtis Owens Jr holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,319.

Jenifer Braegger

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,317
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$29,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97
Benefits
$15,927
Total compensation
$45,317

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jenifer Braegger works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jenifer earned $45,317 in 2019.

Aimee Duvall

Program Manager/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,313
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$735
Benefits
$19,615
Total compensation
$45,313

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Aimee Duvall holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $45,313.

Jennifer James

Financial Analyst II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,278
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$25,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$61
Benefits
$19,457
Total compensation
$45,278

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jennifer James serves as a Financial Analyst II within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,278.

Julie Plank

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,262
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$27,641
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$942
Benefits
$16,470
Total compensation
$45,262

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Julie Plank works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Julie earned $45,262 in 2019.

Brianna Jones

Caseworker II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$45,258
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$18,487
Total compensation
$45,258

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Brianna Jones serves as a Caseworker II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $45,258.

Jorge Hernandez

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,256
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,298
Benefits
$20,770
Total compensation
$45,256

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jorge Hernandez is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,256.

Melissa Angel

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,250
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,888
Overtime
$4,174
Other pay
$554
Benefits
$15,634
Total compensation
$45,250

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Melissa Angel is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,250.

Sarah Bentley

Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,249
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,333
Benefits
$15,003
Total compensation
$45,249

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sarah Bentley holds the role of Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,249.

Micah Robbins

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,238
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$32,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,394
Benefits
$11,625
Total compensation
$45,238

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Micah Robbins is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $45,238.

Stephanie Lanier

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,225
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,064
Overtime
$178
Other pay
$460
Benefits
$16,523
Total compensation
$45,225

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Stephanie Lanier holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,225.

Patricia Myrum

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,224
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$898
Benefits
$15,956
Total compensation
$45,224

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Patricia Myrum works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Patricia earned $45,224 in 2019.

Notah Tahy

Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,216
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18,707
Total compensation
$45,216

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Notah Tahy holds the role of Control Center Supervisor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,216.

Spencer Hernandez

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,215
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,154
Overtime
$39
Other pay
$917
Benefits
$16,105
Total compensation
$45,215

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Spencer Hernandez is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,215.

Rachel Steele

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,213
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$421
Benefits
$20,273
Total compensation
$45,213

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Rachel Steele works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Rachel earned $45,213 in 2019.

Melinda Thompson

Jjs Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,200
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$29,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$15,243
Total compensation
$45,200

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Melinda Thompson works as a Jjs Supervisor for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Melinda earned $45,200 in 2018.

Joyce Fuga

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,190
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,637
Benefits
$20,841
Total compensation
$45,190

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Joyce Fuga holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,190.

Jeffrey Roberts

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,188
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,893
Overtime
$2,787
Other pay
$745
Benefits
$17,763
Total compensation
$45,188

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jeffrey Roberts works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jeffrey earned $45,188 in 2019.

Denise Whitney

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,171
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$23,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,649
Benefits
$20,203
Total compensation
$45,171

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Denise Whitney holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,171.

Atonio Polu

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,156
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,527
Total compensation
$45,156

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Atonio Polu works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Atonio earned $45,156 in 2019.

Amanda Gallegos

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,153
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$24,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,401
Total compensation
$45,153

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amanda Gallegos works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Amanda earned $45,153 in 2019.

Marlene Zouein Blaizot

Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$45,124
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$31,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$943
Benefits
$12,884
Total compensation
$45,124

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Marlene Zouein Blaizot is a Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $45,124.

Diane Moore

Director, Office of Licensing, DHS/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,120
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$28,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$201
Benefits
$16,525
Total compensation
$45,120

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Diane Moore serves as a Director, Office of Licensing, DHS within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,120.

Benjamin Heinhold

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,113
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,152
Overtime
$2,046
Other pay
$1,605
Benefits
$16,311
Total compensation
$45,113

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Benjamin Heinhold serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,113.

Elaine Totten

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,104
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$23,786
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$3,023
Benefits
$17,886
Total compensation
$45,104

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Elaine Totten holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,104.

Frances Mogen

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,103
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,334
Overtime
$796
Other pay
$233
Benefits
$20,741
Total compensation
$45,103

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Frances Mogen is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,103.

Wendy Winder

Licensing Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,076
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$25,813
Overtime
$782
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$18,457
Total compensation
$45,076

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Wendy Winder holds the role of Licensing Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,076.

Kapiolani Pauni

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,075
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,283
Overtime
$559
Other pay
$1,232
Benefits
$23,001
Total compensation
$45,075

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Kapiolani Pauni serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,075.

Karla Kallas

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,068
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$25,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,492
Benefits
$17,398
Total compensation
$45,068

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Karla Kallas is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2018 total compensation came to $45,068.

Katie Eberling

Program Manager/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,057
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$22,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,113
Benefits
$17,063
Total compensation
$45,057

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Katie Eberling serves as a Program Manager within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,057.

Colleen Cook

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,053
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,270
Benefits
$15,200
Total compensation
$45,053

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Colleen Cook holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $45,053.

Cecilia Greening

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,049
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$21,014
Overtime
$236
Other pay
$856
Benefits
$22,944
Total compensation
$45,049

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Cecilia Greening holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $45,049.

Melanie Tharp

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,038
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$22,306
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$2,283
Benefits
$20,403
Total compensation
$45,038

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Melanie Tharp serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,038.

Ernest Timmons

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,035
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,745
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,613
Benefits
$15,677
Total compensation
$45,035

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ernest Timmons holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $45,035.

Brenda Lloyd

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,013
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,255
Overtime
$645
Other pay
$748
Benefits
$16,365
Total compensation
$45,013

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Brenda Lloyd serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,013.

Robert Sarlo

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,007
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$862
Benefits
$20,092
Total compensation
$45,007

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Robert Sarlo is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,007.

Yesica Villarreal

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,002
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$19,166
Overtime
$353
Other pay
$453
Benefits
$25,030
Total compensation
$45,002

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Yesica Villarreal serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,002.

Scott Bitton

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$44,996
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$28,437
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,559
Total compensation
$44,996

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Scott Bitton is a Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $44,996.

Rebecca-Lyn Despain

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$44,968
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$26,158
Overtime
$1,894
Other pay
$753
Benefits
$16,162
Total compensation
$44,968

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Rebecca-Lyn Despain holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $44,968.

Jesse Smith

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$44,957
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$21,942
Overtime
$268
Other pay
$310
Benefits
$22,437
Total compensation
$44,957

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jesse Smith holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $44,957.