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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Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Vedrana Ilic is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $71,270.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Sandra Walker holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,245.
Program Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Bryn Peterson works as a Program Specialist II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Bryn earned $71,237 in 2019.
Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Sharon Swain holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,234.
Food Service Supervisor I/Department of Human Services
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Maria Penson works as a Food Service Supervisor I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Maria earned $71,219 in 2019.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Allison Whitworth is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,186.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Susan Burnett serves as a Compliance Agent II within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,163.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Anna Gibson is a Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,158.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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David King works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. David earned $71,156 in 2019.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Melissa Carter is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $71,155.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Patricia Collings is a Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $71,134.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Trent Kowallis holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,085.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Tara Peterson works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Tara earned $71,077 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Kerrie Hilliard works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Kerrie earned $71,076 in 2019.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Jasmine Hopkins holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,054.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Margaret Dissinger holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,030.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Gary Hill works as a Senior Psychiatric Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Gary earned $71,023 in 2019.
Food Service Supervisor II/Department of Human Services
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Patricia Gurule works as a Food Service Supervisor II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Patricia earned $71,021 in 2018.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Dustin Penman is a Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2018 total compensation came to $70,957.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Richard Johnston serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,935.
Executive Secretary/Department of Human Services
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Patricia Stavrides works as a Executive Secretary for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Patricia earned $70,927 in 2019.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Patricia Prewitt holds the role of Compliance Agent III at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,916.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Jessica Rudd works as a Compliance Agent III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jessica earned $70,898 in 2019.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Judith Walker is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $70,892.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Leonard Manley is a Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $70,888.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Jill Bell works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jill earned $70,877 in 2019.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tina Lloyd serves as a Administrative Secretary within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,875.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Lucas Brinkerhoff holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,870.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Amanda Rowley works as a Compliance Agent III for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Amanda earned $70,866 in 2019.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Christine Hamontree is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $70,856.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Terisa Saunders serves as a Financial Analyst II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,848.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Torri Kenney serves as a Social Service Worker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $70,834.
Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Kathryn Poulson is a Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $70,791.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Natalie Everett works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Natalie earned $70,776 in 2019.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Candace Bowen is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $70,748.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kenneth Fambrough is a Senior Psychiatric Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $70,744.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Andrea Granger is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $70,722.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kristina Schott serves as a Licensed Practical Nurse within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,722.
Journey Auto Worker/Department of Human Services
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Justin Valdez works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Justin earned $70,715 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Robyn Fenton holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,647.