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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Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Tammy Samaniego works as a Compliance Agent III for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Tammy earned $81,010 in 2019.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Michael Pierce serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,955.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Cassie Selim works as a Program Administrator I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Cassie earned $80,937 in 2019.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Judith Hammer serves as a Administrative Assistant within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,916.
Licensing Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Michelle Pierson works as a Licensing Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Michelle earned $80,881 in 2019.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Michael Derbidge is a Compliance Agent III at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $80,875.
Legal Services Coordinator/Department of Human Services
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Jana Gierisch holds the role of Legal Services Coordinator at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,870.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Human Services
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Carrie Stevenson works as a Financial Analyst II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Carrie earned $80,838 in 2019.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Mindy Olson works as a Caseworker Specialist I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Mindy earned $80,837 in 2019.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Alden Carroll works as a Compliance Agent III for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Alden earned $80,830 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Brian Mathis works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Brian earned $80,796 in 2019.
Collection/Compliance Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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Julie Carlile works as a Collection/Compliance Supervisor for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Julie earned $80,753 in 2019.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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Damon Horne Jr holds the role of Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,728.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Lori Hills works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Lori earned $80,726 in 2019.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kevin Sorenson serves as a Jjs Case Manager within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,710.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tausoa Snead serves as a Compliance Agent III within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,710.
Program Support Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Carol Miller holds the role of Program Support Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,701.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kristy Moreno is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2019 total compensation came to $80,689.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Ronda Merrell holds the role of Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,684.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tari Nay serves as a Jjs Case Manager within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,681.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Mary Smith works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Mary earned $80,680 in 2019.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Human Services
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Maria Sandoval holds the role of Licensed Clinical Therapist at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,666.
DHS Assistant Division Director II/Department of Human Services
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Ruth Wilson works as a DHS Assistant Division Director II for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Ruth earned $80,645 in 2019.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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Vernon Peterson holds the role of Lead Developmentalist at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,642.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Angelina Butler works as a Licensed Practical Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Angelina earned $80,628 in 2019.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Chelsie Hadley holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,588.
Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services
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Margery Jorgensen works as a Recreational Therapist II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Margery earned $80,581 in 2019.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tristine Lytton serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,581.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Cody Sorensen serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,544.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Jason Pittman is a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $80,491.
Web Content Editor I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Joseph Bair serves as a Web Content Editor I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,487.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Jillayne Mcafee works as a Program Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jillayne earned $80,462 in 2019.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Kathryn Alleman is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $80,458.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Samuel Sherrow works as a Program Administrator I for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Samuel earned $80,455 in 2017.
Community-Based Services Reviewer/Department of Human Services
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Michele Stewart is a Community-Based Services Reviewer at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $80,453.
Recreational Therapist II/Department of Human Services
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Stuart Jensen holds the role of Recreational Therapist II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,441.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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April Taylor works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. April earned $80,387 in 2019.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Janice Dabling works as a Caseworker Specialist I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Janice earned $80,358 in 2019.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Human Services
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Lauren Anglesey is a Administrative Secretary at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $80,271.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Lori Stybe is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $80,259.