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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Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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Jane Peterson works as a Control Center Supervisor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jane earned $35,339 in 2019.
Purchasing Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Stacey Boyd works as a Purchasing Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Stacey earned $35,321 in 2017.
Caseworker III/Department of Human Services
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Rachel Maldonado works as a Caseworker III for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Rachel earned $35,317 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tawnya Hunt serves as a Jjs Counselor I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $35,300.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Cecilia Vargas Martinez serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $35,293.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Matthew Gillett is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $35,260.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Julie Plyler works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Julie earned $35,259 in 2018.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Barbra Kessinger works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Barbra earned $35,257 in 2017.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Camille Wood serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $35,241.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Valerie King holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $35,229.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Maricela Garcia holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $35,210.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Madalene Manno works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Madalene earned $35,186 in 2017.
Contract/Grant Analyst II/Department of Human Services
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Elizabeth Bailey-Durst holds the role of Contract/Grant Analyst II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $35,178.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Audrey Hunter holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $35,166.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Travis Pehrson serves as a Jjs Case Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $35,157.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Bradley Durr serves as a Jjs Counselor II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $35,145.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Joseph Allen works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Joseph earned $35,137 in 2019.
Executive Secretary/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Laura Powell serves as a Executive Secretary within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $35,106.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Brian Hales is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $35,104.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Cody Whetsel works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Cody earned $35,054 in 2019.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Louis Nielson holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $34,987.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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David Richardson works as a Registered Nurse III for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. David earned $34,970 in 2017.
Therapeutic Recreation Technician/Department of Human Services
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Shyler Bischof is a Therapeutic Recreation Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $34,963.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Sean Gillam serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,953.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Katrina Brown holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $34,938.
Social Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Megan Rasmussen serves as a Social Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,924.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Larry Young is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $34,912.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Kristine Wisdom holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $34,910.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Ashley Vitley works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Ashley earned $34,887 in 2018.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Janna Walton serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2017 pay totaled $34,886.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Keyara Carroll serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,879.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, George Motte serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,868.
Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Cheryl Sharp is a Accounting Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. 2017 total compensation came to $34,866.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Casey Patten works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Casey earned $34,850 in 2019.
Caseworker Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Valerie Lanoue serves as a Caseworker Specialist II within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $34,816.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Trevis Slagowski works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Trevis earned $34,796 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Katherine Heinsohn holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $34,794.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kaila Powers works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kaila earned $34,791 in 2019.
Financial Manager I/Department of Human Services
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Stacey Galli works as a Financial Manager I for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Stacey earned $34,777 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Cole Carpenter works as a Jjs Counselor I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Cole earned $34,763 in 2018.