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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Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Karen Barraza Morales holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,199.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Murray Lepien works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Murray earned $48,194 in 2019.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Deidre Ruth works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Deidre earned $48,191 in 2019.
Technical Writer, DHS/Department of Human Services
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Andrew Clement holds the role of Technical Writer, DHS at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $48,185.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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David Mosher works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. David earned $48,182 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Ioane Gasu Jr is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $48,178.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Denise Thomas works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Denise earned $48,171 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Samantha Tiatia serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,156.
Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services
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Cassidy Mccann holds the role of Recreational Therapist II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,155.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Sione Kinikini serves as a Jjs Counselor II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $48,148.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Michael Peterson works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Michael earned $48,131 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Cassandra Cowdell holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,106.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Steven Sherman is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,106.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Michael Caldwell works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Michael earned $48,097 in 2019.
Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Rebecca Salisbury holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,079.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Diane Perez holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,033.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Kaylee Beebe holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,030.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Nicol Taylor works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Nicol earned $48,027 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Amanda Mayhew is a Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,025.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Kenneth Shumway works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Kenneth earned $48,021 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Charity Maxfield is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $48,021.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Rachael Walters holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,986.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Pauleen Gregson is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $47,980.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Aaron Johnson is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $47,979.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Tyann Larsen holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,968.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Wendy Penrod works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Wendy earned $47,953 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Audrey Prince is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $47,938.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mindy Fish serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,936.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Lawrence Weatherford holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,924.
Program Support Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Amy Tafoya holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $47,918.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Zoe Meisner serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,908.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Keirsten Nelson serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,904.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Rebecca Stay is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2018 total compensation came to $47,903.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tianikumi Fiefia serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,893.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Staci Loosemore holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $47,887.
Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Heidi Doyle serves as a Food Service Worker II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $47,870.
Senior Research Analyst/Department of Human Services
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Rebekah Bryce is a Senior Research Analyst at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $47,862.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Barbara Barnhart serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,855.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Wendy Sorensen works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Wendy earned $47,850 in 2019.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Janet Huntsman serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $47,845.