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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Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Hailey Wright serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,382.
DHS Administrator III/Department of Human Services
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Catherine Taylor is a DHS Administrator III at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $49,382.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Susan Buckalew serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $49,350.
Office Clerk II/Department of Human Services
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Kaycee Pullman is a Office Clerk II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $49,345.
Security & Enforcement Officer - DHS/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Joel Samudio serves as a Security & Enforcement Officer - DHS within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2018 pay totaled $49,345.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Callie Tharp works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Callie earned $49,322 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shawn Flint serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,320.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Tamara Petrowski works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Tamara earned $49,314 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Liliana Carrera works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Liliana earned $49,255 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Saimoa Amosa works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Saimoa earned $49,249 in 2019.
Consumer Advocate/Department of Human Services
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Laura Davis Werner is a Consumer Advocate at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $49,209.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Katie Bennett serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,203.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Angela Romane holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $49,154.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mary Mitchell serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,116.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Andreina Palma holds the role of Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $49,115.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Eddie Fifita serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,108.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shona Jensen serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $49,106.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Gunnar Jorgensen works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Gunnar earned $49,090 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Gabe Long works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Gabe earned $49,067 in 2018.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Andrea Jenkins holds the role of Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $49,059.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Ramon Quintana works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Ramon earned $49,019 in 2019.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Ashley England is a Senior Psychiatric Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,987.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Leslee Ron is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,964.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jason Lopez serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,949.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Katrina Abuchaibe is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,943.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Melinda Carter serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,934.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Michele Balfour serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,931.
Emergency Planning/Risk Management Coordinator/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tyson Walker serves as a Emergency Planning/Risk Management Coordinator within DHS Executive Director. Their 2018 pay totaled $48,931.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Diane Carney is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $48,911.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Brandi Lebaron holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,886.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Brandon Harris holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,877.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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Zachary Christensen is a Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,852.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shirlene Mccairns serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,851.
Custodian I/Department of Human Services
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Lorie Felix is a Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $48,849.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Debra Neff works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Debra earned $48,843 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Jami Kelleher works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jami earned $48,832 in 2019.
Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Abigail Page serves as a Recreational Therapist II within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,831.
Caseworker II/Department of Human Services
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Jerald Howell works as a Caseworker II for Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. Jerald earned $48,812 in 2018.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Tyrel Belone works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Tyrel earned $48,812 in 2019.
Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Patty Miller holds the role of Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2018, their total compensation was $48,808.