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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At Department of Human Services, Daniel Ruesch serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,165.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Breanna Rigby holds the role of Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,159.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Michael Heward serves as a Jjs Counselor I within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,152.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Amberly Trujillo holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $7,147.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kivalu Sekona holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $7,146.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Nicole Eskelson holds the role of Jjs Technician I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $7,145.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Madeline Glenn is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $7,143.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Sandra Reed is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2017 total compensation came to $7,134.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Donald Lopeparo serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,130.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Morgan Kelley is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $7,125.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Alisha Service serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,119.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Laura Kesler is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2018 total compensation came to $7,116.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Karl Svendsen is a Jjs Technician I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $7,107.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tamera Su'A serves as a Jjs Technician II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,071.
Program Support Specialist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Megan West serves as a Program Support Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,070.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Alexandria Mccauley works as a Caseworker Specialist I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Alexandria earned $7,068 in 2018.
Social Worker/Department of Human Services
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Phoebe Kung works as a Social Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Phoebe earned $7,067 in 2017.
Diet Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Gretel Tam serves as a Diet Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,067.
Legal Secretary/Department of Human Services
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Malinda Allred works as a Legal Secretary for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Malinda earned $7,059 in 2018.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mikenzie Axelgard-Felice serves as a Jjs Technician I within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,059.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Julius Faamatau serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2018 pay totaled $7,059.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Sarah Stagg is a Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $7,055.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Ainsley Zieser works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Ainsley earned $7,055 in 2019.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Ted Mardesich works as a Registered Nurse III for Department of Human Services within DHS People with Disabilities. Ted earned $7,054 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Brianna Martinez works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Brianna earned $7,053 in 2019.
Warehouse Worker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Braydie Zimmerman serves as a Warehouse Worker I within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,050.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Juan Flores serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,042.
Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Shilo Johnson is a Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2018 total compensation came to $7,041.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Michael Heward works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Michael earned $7,020 in 2019.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Tamara Brock is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $7,015.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Emily Hooke serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,015.
Intern/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Derek Wasden serves as a Intern within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,012.
Jjs Technician I/Department of Human Services
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Jordan Smith holds the role of Jjs Technician I at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $7,011.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Summer Clark serves as a Jjs Counselor II within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $7,003.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Andrea Anderson holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $6,994.
Intern/Department of Human Services
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Tyler Cannon holds the role of Intern at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $6,992.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Elena Jimenez works as a Jjs Technician II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Elena earned $6,992 in 2018.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Xia Erickson is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Office of Public Guardian. 2017 total compensation came to $6,973.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Nicholas Hanson serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $6,972.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Candice James works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Candice earned $6,958 in 2019.