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 6
Administrative Services Manager/Department of Human Services
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Mitchell Bird works as a Administrative Services Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Mitchell earned $110,964 in 2019.
Financial Manager I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Arleen Hearld serves as a Financial Manager I within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,767.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Susannah Burt is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $110,693.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Shirley Branagan works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Shirley earned $110,593 in 2019.
Research Consultant III/Department of Human Services
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Kristin Swenson is a Research Consultant III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $110,393.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Judith Walker is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $110,258.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Jean Morris works as a Program Administrator I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Jean earned $110,225 in 2019.
Senior Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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David Richardson is a Senior Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $110,124.
Program Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Richard Cobia is a Program Specialist II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $110,110.
Business Analyst Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kimberly Matheson serves as a Business Analyst Supervisor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,076.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kevin Jackson serves as a Program Administrator II within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,047.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Richard Berry holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,988.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Janice Weinman serves as a Program Administrator I within DHS Executive Director. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,970.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Jennifer Nef works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jennifer earned $109,863 in 2019.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Kerri Burns works as a Program Administrator II for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Kerri earned $109,667 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Helga Liques is a Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2019 total compensation came to $109,548.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Michael Barclay Jr Iv holds the role of Program Administrator II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,524.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Bradley Saunders holds the role of Program Administrator II at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,426.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Louis Nielson works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Louis earned $109,243 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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James Sharp holds the role of Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,189.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Paul Avery serves as a Program Manager within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,109.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Matthew Watkins serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,008.
Health Program Manager II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Tammy Wood serves as a Health Program Manager II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $108,719.
Therapist Supervisor/Department of Human Services
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Marceline Brown is a Therapist Supervisor at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $108,684.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Curtis Giles holds the role of Program Administrator II at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $108,650.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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Brian Parnell is a Program Administrator I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $108,112.
Financial Manager II/Department of Human Services
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Trisha Glenn holds the role of Financial Manager II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $107,923.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Hehwon Fordham works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Hehwon earned $107,546 in 2019.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Barbra Kessinger serves as a Registered Nurse within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,371.
Program Administrator I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Varonica Little serves as a Program Administrator I within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $107,238.
Administrative Law Judge II/Department of Human Services
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Meghann Mills holds the role of Administrative Law Judge II at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2017, their total compensation was $107,232.
Administrative Services Manager/Department of Human Services
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Mark Petersen is a Administrative Services Manager at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $107,177.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Tina Painter is a Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2019 total compensation came to $107,143.
Public Information Officer I/Department of Human Services
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Susanna Sumner holds the role of Public Information Officer I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $107,107.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Jed Cook works as a Program Administrator II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jed earned $107,091 in 2019.
Management Information Center Director/Department of Human Services
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Rick Little holds the role of Management Information Center Director at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $106,922.
Program Coordinator/Department of Human Services
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Les Carter holds the role of Program Coordinator at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $106,902.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Pepper Gale holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $106,847.
Financial Manager II/Department of Human Services
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Brandi Peterson works as a Financial Manager II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Brandi earned $106,792 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Daniel Hernandez serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2019 pay totaled $106,660.