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 25
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.
Collection/Compliance Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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Stacey Torres works as a Collection/Compliance Supervisor for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Stacey earned $80,251 in 2019.
Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mike Pickett serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,211.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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Gary Raulston is a Lead Developmentalist at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2019 total compensation came to $80,181.
Trainer III/Department of Human Services
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Kirsten Jensen holds the role of Trainer III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,171.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Amanda Caswell holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,142.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Paul Jordan serves as a Program Manager within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $80,123.
Licensing Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Melinda Thompson is a Licensing Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. 2019 total compensation came to $80,085.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Catherine Miller holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $80,023.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Danny Nuttall works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Danny earned $79,992 in 2019.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Rebecca Gallegos holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $79,986.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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Fred Kaufusi is a Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $79,963.
Support Services Coordinator III/Department of Human Services
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Marie Magre holds the role of Support Services Coordinator III at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $79,959.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kolleen Fortner serves as a Jjs Case Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,956.
Journey Plumber/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Scott Howarth serves as a Journey Plumber within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,956.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Lori Butler is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $79,885.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Stephanie Bezyack serves as a Compliance Agent III within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,882.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jesse Sitterud serves as a Program Manager within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,870.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Toni Davis holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $79,864.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Vicky Kaufmann works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Vicky earned $79,844 in 2019.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Trisha Haslam is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $79,832.
Jjs Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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Sione Vailahi works as a Jjs Supervisor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sione earned $79,816 in 2019.
Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Elizabeth Medina works as a Title Iv-E Medicaid Elig. Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Elizabeth earned $79,770 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Valerie Youmans holds the role of Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $79,752.
Clinical Consultant/Department of Human Services
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Jenny Morris works as a Clinical Consultant for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jenny earned $79,707 in 2019.
Program Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Steven Fields works as a Program Specialist II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Steven earned $79,699 in 2019.
Caseworker II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Adriane Warr serves as a Caseworker II within DHS Aging & Adult Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $79,682.