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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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Vali Kremer

Office Technician I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,278
Sub-department
DHS Aging & Adult Services
Base pay
$13,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,931
Benefits
$1,501
Total compensation
$19,278

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Vali Kremer is a Office Technician I at Department of Human Services within DHS Aging & Adult Services. 2019 total compensation came to $19,278.

Mitzi Lundgreen

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,264
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$12,223
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$7,027
Total compensation
$19,264

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Mitzi Lundgreen serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,264.

Cassie Tuck

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,250
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,095
Overtime
$53
Other pay
$281
Benefits
$6,821
Total compensation
$19,250

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Cassie Tuck works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Cassie earned $19,250 in 2019.

Kati Ventura

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$19,245
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$9,670
Overtime
$340
Other pay
$241
Benefits
$8,993
Total compensation
$19,245

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kati Ventura holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $19,245.

Anthony Alcover

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,228
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,990
Overtime
$79
Other pay
$563
Benefits
$6,597
Total compensation
$19,228

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Anthony Alcover works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Anthony earned $19,228 in 2019.

Claudia Cook

Support Staff Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,209
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$9,074
Total compensation
$19,209

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Claudia Cook works as a Support Staff Supervisor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Claudia earned $19,209 in 2019.

Brandon Petterborg

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,187
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$7,972
Total compensation
$19,187

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Brandon Petterborg works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Brandon earned $19,187 in 2019.

Magdolna Zitting

Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$19,185
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$150
Benefits
$7,495
Total compensation
$19,185

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Magdolna Zitting holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $19,185.

Austin Fowles

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,166
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$13,786
Overtime
$70
Other pay
$449
Benefits
$4,861
Total compensation
$19,166

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Austin Fowles holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $19,166.

Aubrey Manning

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,143
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,034
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$281
Benefits
$6,631
Total compensation
$19,143

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Aubrey Manning works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Aubrey earned $19,143 in 2019.

Sean Robertson

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,143
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,320
Overtime
$239
Other pay
$1,060
Benefits
$6,524
Total compensation
$19,143

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sean Robertson works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sean earned $19,143 in 2019.

Sharalleen Tufuga

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,136
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$249
Benefits
$6,545
Total compensation
$19,136

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sharalleen Tufuga works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sharalleen earned $19,136 in 2019.

Ryan Noyes

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,135
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141
Benefits
$6,622
Total compensation
$19,135

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Ryan Noyes serves as a Jjs Counselor II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,135.

Justin Worthen

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$19,128
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$10,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,935
Total compensation
$19,128

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Justin Worthen works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Justin earned $19,128 in 2017.

Korby Tenney

Custodian I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,118
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$14,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$169
Benefits
$4,905
Total compensation
$19,118

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Korby Tenney holds the role of Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $19,118.

Talimanu Mcbraun

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,115
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$233
Benefits
$8,941
Total compensation
$19,115

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Talimanu Mcbraun works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Talimanu earned $19,115 in 2019.

Shellene West

Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$19,087
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$10,555
Overtime
$33
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,498
Total compensation
$19,087

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Shellene West works as a Senior Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Shellene earned $19,087 in 2018.

Nicholas Cole

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,082
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$10,041
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,041
Total compensation
$19,082

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Nicholas Cole holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $19,082.

Robert Fromm

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,071
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$17,587
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,485
Total compensation
$19,071

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Robert Fromm serves as a Jjs Technician II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,071.

Stacey Collins

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,066
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,305
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$1,063
Benefits
$6,308
Total compensation
$19,066

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Stacey Collins serves as a Social Service Worker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,066.

Emma Porter

Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,057
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$17,315
Overtime
$259
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,483
Total compensation
$19,057

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Emma Porter serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,057.

David Zealley

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$19,054
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,011
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,154
Benefits
$5,889
Total compensation
$19,054

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

David Zealley holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $19,054.

Angela Gunderson

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$19,025
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$9,525
Overtime
$6
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$9,481
Total compensation
$19,025

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Angela Gunderson serves as a Jjs Counselor I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $19,025.

Jessie Rector

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$19,022
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$12,382
Overtime
$52
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,588
Total compensation
$19,022

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jessie Rector holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $19,022.

Pupi Siilata

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$18,999
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$16,125
Overtime
$1,395
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$1,479
Total compensation
$18,999

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Pupi Siilata holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $18,999.

Jamie Critchfield

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$18,991
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$338
Benefits
$10,051
Total compensation
$18,991

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jamie Critchfield serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $18,991.

Marilee Skousen

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,990
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$12,236
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$158
Benefits
$6,596
Total compensation
$18,990

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Marilee Skousen is a Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $18,990.

Adrienne Berrett

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,975
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,954
Overtime
$1,302
Other pay
$470
Benefits
$8,249
Total compensation
$18,975

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Adrienne Berrett is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $18,975.

Josie Chandler

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,974
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$11,025
Overtime
$13
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$7,935
Total compensation
$18,974

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Josie Chandler holds the role of Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $18,974.

Robert Schlaegel

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,973
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$10,737
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,236
Total compensation
$18,973

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Robert Schlaegel works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Robert earned $18,973 in 2019.

Daniel Smith

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,968
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$10,436
Overtime
$2,726
Other pay
$1,390
Benefits
$4,416
Total compensation
$18,968

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Daniel Smith serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $18,968.

Michelle Saggboy

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,960
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$12,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$6,540
Total compensation
$18,960

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Michelle Saggboy is a Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $18,960.

Catherine Black

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$18,956
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$11,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$246
Benefits
$7,153
Total compensation
$18,956

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Catherine Black holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $18,956.

Ricki Peregrina

Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$18,956
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$10,336
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,620
Total compensation
$18,956

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Ricki Peregrina holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $18,956.

Tracy Zitting

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$18,955
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$6,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$12,568
Total compensation
$18,955

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Tracy Zitting serves as a Food Service Worker II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $18,955.

Damien Hayes

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$18,952
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$10,694
Overtime
$865
Other pay
$2,703
Benefits
$4,691
Total compensation
$18,952

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Damien Hayes is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $18,952.

Wally Kahalekomo

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,917
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$8,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,941
Total compensation
$18,917

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Wally Kahalekomo is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $18,917.

Amy Parker

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$18,900
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$10,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$408
Benefits
$8,423
Total compensation
$18,900

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Amy Parker serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $18,900.

Leslie Haws

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$18,889
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$13,129
Overtime
$192
Other pay
$136
Benefits
$5,432
Total compensation
$18,889

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Leslie Haws serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $18,889.

Jonah Shaw

Contract Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$18,880
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$13,988
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$4,892
Total compensation
$18,880

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Jonah Shaw holds the role of Contract Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2018, their total compensation was $18,880.