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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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Gabe Long

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$49,067
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$34,148
Overtime
$328
Other pay
$2,126
Benefits
$12,465
Total compensation
$49,067

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Gabe Long works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Gabe earned $49,067 in 2018.

Andrea Jenkins

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$49,059
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$27,179
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,596
Benefits
$16,285
Total compensation
$49,059

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Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Ramon Quintana

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$49,019
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$33,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,602
Benefits
$13,549
Total compensation
$49,019

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ramon Quintana works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Ramon earned $49,019 in 2019.

Ashley England

Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,987
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,842
Overtime
$80
Other pay
$502
Benefits
$25,564
Total compensation
$48,987

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ashley England is a Senior Psychiatric Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,987.

Leslee Ron

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,964
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$30,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$522
Benefits
$18,262
Total compensation
$48,964

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Leslee Ron is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,964.

Jason Lopez

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,949
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$25,271
Overtime
$6,166
Other pay
$823
Benefits
$16,690
Total compensation
$48,949

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Katrina Abuchaibe

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,943
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$31,673
Overtime
$407
Other pay
$2,096
Benefits
$14,767
Total compensation
$48,943

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Katrina Abuchaibe is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,943.

Melinda Carter

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,934
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$213
Benefits
$22,497
Total compensation
$48,934

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Melinda Carter serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,934.

Michele Balfour

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,931
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$31,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,877
Total compensation
$48,931

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Michele Balfour serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,931.

Tyson Walker

Emergency Planning/Risk Management Coordinator/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,931
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$25,134
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,663
Benefits
$19,134
Total compensation
$48,931

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Diane Carney

Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,911
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,579
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,551
Benefits
$18,781
Total compensation
$48,911

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Diane Carney is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $48,911.

Brandi Lebaron

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,886
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$554
Benefits
$22,451
Total compensation
$48,886

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Brandon Harris

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,877
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,314
Overtime
$131
Other pay
$579
Benefits
$21,853
Total compensation
$48,877

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Zachary Christensen

Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,852
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$21,365
Total compensation
$48,852

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Zachary Christensen is a Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,852.

Shirlene Mccairns

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,851
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141
Benefits
$21,335
Total compensation
$48,851

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Shirlene Mccairns serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,851.

Lorie Felix

Custodian I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,849
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$21,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$267
Benefits
$26,929
Total compensation
$48,849

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Lorie Felix is a Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $48,849.

Debra Neff

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,843
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$28,823
Overtime
$1,088
Other pay
$1,023
Benefits
$17,910
Total compensation
$48,843

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Jami Kelleher

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,832
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,738
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,843
Benefits
$22,251
Total compensation
$48,832

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jami Kelleher works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jami earned $48,832 in 2019.

Abigail Page

Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,831
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$35,714
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$13,118
Total compensation
$48,831

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Jerald Howell

Caseworker II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,812
Sub-department
DHS Aging & Adult Services
Base pay
$28,325
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,487
Total compensation
$48,812

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jerald Howell works as a Caseworker II for Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. Jerald earned $48,812 in 2018.

Tyrel Belone

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,812
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$25,857
Overtime
$5,370
Other pay
$659
Benefits
$16,925
Total compensation
$48,812

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Patty Miller

Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,808
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$29,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,073
Benefits
$16,435
Total compensation
$48,808

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

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.

Saira Enriquez Zamora

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,805
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$29,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,382
Benefits
$16,683
Total compensation
$48,805

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Saira Enriquez Zamora is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $48,805.

Harry Schwenke

Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,802
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,814
Overtime
$40
Other pay
$419
Benefits
$21,530
Total compensation
$48,802

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Harry Schwenke works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Harry earned $48,802 in 2018.

Maryanne Feao

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,785
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,606
Overtime
$7,415
Other pay
$869
Benefits
$16,896
Total compensation
$48,785

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Maryanne Feao holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,785.

Jennifer Nelson

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,776
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,915
Overtime
$15
Other pay
$456
Benefits
$22,391
Total compensation
$48,776

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jennifer Nelson serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,776.

Michael Lee

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,772
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$26,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$22,070
Total compensation
$48,772

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Michael Lee serves as a Jjs Counselor within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $48,772.

Tammy Loveless

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,765
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$21,063
Overtime
$10,707
Other pay
$1,300
Benefits
$15,695
Total compensation
$48,765

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Tammy Loveless is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,765.

Maria Alas

Food Service Worker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,737
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$21,764
Overtime
$157
Other pay
$391
Benefits
$26,424
Total compensation
$48,737

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Maria Alas holds the role of Food Service Worker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,737.

Jacob Barker

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,727
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$29,683
Overtime
$505
Other pay
$1,438
Benefits
$17,101
Total compensation
$48,727

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jacob Barker is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $48,727.

Trevor Thompson

Journey Boiler Operator/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,699
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$26,613
Overtime
$625
Other pay
$899
Benefits
$20,562
Total compensation
$48,699

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Trevor Thompson is a Journey Boiler Operator at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2018 total compensation came to $48,699.

Azucena Santos

Custodian I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,696
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$21,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$27,044
Total compensation
$48,696

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Azucena Santos is a Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $48,696.

Charles Wells

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,667
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$27,158
Overtime
$3,492
Other pay
$1,022
Benefits
$16,995
Total compensation
$48,667

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Charles Wells is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2019 total compensation came to $48,667.

Michael Rowen

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,664
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$18,695
Overtime
$5,434
Other pay
$2,532
Benefits
$22,003
Total compensation
$48,664

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Michael Rowen holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $48,664.

Emily Bushman

Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,663
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,923
Overtime
$178
Other pay
$2,264
Benefits
$17,298
Total compensation
$48,663

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Emily Bushman holds the role of Lead Developmentalist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $48,663.

Ian Henderson

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,636
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,466
Overtime
$895
Other pay
$1,906
Benefits
$20,370
Total compensation
$48,636

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ian Henderson is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,636.

Spencer Allan

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,631
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$42,078
Overtime
$2,769
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,784
Total compensation
$48,631

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Spencer Allan works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Spencer earned $48,631 in 2019.

Robert Atiga

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,607
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,062
Overtime
$321
Other pay
$1,535
Benefits
$21,689
Total compensation
$48,607

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Robert Atiga is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,607.

Melissa Mcnay

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$48,605
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$30,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$191
Benefits
$18,101
Total compensation
$48,605

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Melissa Mcnay serves as a Compliance Agent I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $48,605.

Michelle Smith

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$48,594
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,421
Benefits
$22,876
Total compensation
$48,594

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Michelle Smith is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $48,594.