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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 111
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Groves holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,839.
Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Tatiana Finau holds the role of Accounting Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,836.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Nan Holdaway works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Nan earned $30,811 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Samuel Kingsley serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,804.
Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Melissa Smith serves as a Control Center Supervisor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,804.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Rebeccah Astle works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Rebeccah earned $30,801 in 2018.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jessika Shaffer serves as a Compliance Agent I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,782.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Eddie Green works as a Jjs Counselor II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Eddie earned $30,778 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Robert Brunson holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,777.
Social Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jeri James serves as a Social Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,769.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Zacharia Roberts holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,749.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Maria Tangren is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,745.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Karen Barraza holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,742.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Chelsey Merchant holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,737.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Sidney Lainhart works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sidney earned $30,725 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Victor Zizumbo works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Victor earned $30,715 in 2019.
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Glenn Merrell serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,712.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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David Vailahi works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $30,701 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services
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Fine Unga holds the role of Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,699.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Cathryn Jenkins serves as a Registered Nurse II within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2017 pay totaled $30,694.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Andrus Boyd is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,687.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Donna Leighton is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $30,670.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Elena Jimenez works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Elena earned $30,668 in 2019.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Sandra Hutchison holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,666.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Paul Vein is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,649.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Shydra Hoffman holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,640.
Registered Nurse II/Department of Human Services
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Melissa Lindsey works as a Registered Nurse II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Melissa earned $30,638 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Nadia Uwera holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,618.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Christopher Wanlass works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Christopher earned $30,613 in 2018.
Rehabilitation Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Lulama Soko works as a Rehabilitation Counselor I for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Lulama earned $30,582 in 2018.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Brandon Olivas is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $30,576.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Carlee Farnsworth holds the role of Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $30,567.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Charmaine Bertrand serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $30,546.
Financial Analyst III/Department of Human Services
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Jamie John works as a Financial Analyst III for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jamie earned $30,530 in 2019.
Dental Assistant II/Department of Human Services
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Jennifer Peterson holds the role of Dental Assistant II at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2018, their total compensation was $30,525.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Judith Rose holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS People with Disabilities. In 2017, their total compensation was $30,522.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Lufusi Ofa works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Lufusi earned $30,497 in 2019.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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Holly Everitt is a Lead Developmentalist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $30,497.
Auditor II/Department of Human Services
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Wendy Winder works as a Auditor II for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Wendy earned $30,491 in 2019.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Kayli Kelley works as a Senior Assistant Caseworker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Kayli earned $30,485 in 2018.