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 I/Department of Human Services
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Brett Mortensen works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Brett earned $62,695 in 2019.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Diana Tello holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,679.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Nancy Drozdek is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $62,668.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Nicole Hill holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,662.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Carmen Anderson is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $62,628.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Oscar Urrutia serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,626.
Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Delayne Heinhold serves as a Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,616.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Brandon Ahlin serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,596.
Auditor III/Department of Human Services
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Danny Thomas is a Auditor III at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2018 total compensation came to $62,567.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Grant Powell serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,539.
Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Vickki Carver works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Vickki earned $62,529 in 2019.
Support Services Coordinator I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Denise Moss serves as a Support Services Coordinator I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,525.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Anna Chacon holds the role of Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,502.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Cynthia Johnson works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Cynthia earned $62,478 in 2019.
Food Service Supervisor II/Department of Human Services
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Cindy Cloward holds the role of Food Service Supervisor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $62,474.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Vance Leavitt works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Vance earned $62,464 in 2019.
Emergency Management Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Whitney Wegener works as a Emergency Management Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Whitney earned $62,432 in 2019.
Pharmacy Technician/Department of Human Services
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Gina Hallam holds the role of Pharmacy Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,431.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Jackie Pauli holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,414.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Gina Latner is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $62,387.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Deborah Odenwalder works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Deborah earned $62,365 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Emilie Barragan works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Emilie earned $62,355 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jacquie Swartzfager serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,305.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Nathan Hansen works as a Senior Psychiatric Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Nathan earned $62,237 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Danielle Mckissen holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,211.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kalolaine Tupou serves as a Jjs Case Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,202.
Graphics Arts Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Anna Coronado is a Graphics Arts Specialist II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $62,144.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Justin Rowley holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,135.
Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Allyson Souza serves as a Recreational Therapist II within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,130.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Deborah Taylor is a Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $62,085.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Mark Dallimore is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $62,074.
Licensing Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Tammy Scarbrough works as a Licensing Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Tammy earned $62,068 in 2018.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Tara Richards works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Tara earned $62,059 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Marjorie Lopshire is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $62,057.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Suzann Atwood holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $62,035.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Claude Laurent serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $62,011.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Don Perry works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Don earned $61,998 in 2019.
Senior Business Analyst/Department of Human Services
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John Lowder holds the role of Senior Business Analyst at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $61,995.
Therapeutic Recreation Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kalynn Palacios holds the role of Therapeutic Recreation Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $61,986.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Tauasosi Bouchard works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Tauasosi earned $61,970 in 2019.