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 64
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shannon Hakala serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $54,100.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Keeley Mitchell holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $54,074.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Alicia Hill holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $54,062.
Technical Writer, DHS/Department of Human Services
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Mary Stecklein holds the role of Technical Writer, DHS at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2018, their total compensation was $54,026.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Deanna Fisher holds the role of Senior Psychiatric Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,023.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Vanessa Christensen works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Vanessa earned $54,021 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Lisa Peterson is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2018 total compensation came to $54,017.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Wendy Haramoto works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Wendy earned $54,012 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Nicole Smith works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Nicole earned $53,996 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Ryan O'Neill holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,991.
Senior Psychiatric Technician/Department of Human Services
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Alexis Wolsey works as a Senior Psychiatric Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Alexis earned $53,970 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Clement Ali is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,967.
Purchasing Technician I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shelly Dewitt serves as a Purchasing Technician I within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,952.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Nicole Hudson is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,938.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Ashley Rose holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,935.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Ben Ukoh-Eke is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,913.
Security & Enforcement Officer - Ush/Department of Human Services
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Zoe Smith holds the role of Security & Enforcement Officer - Ush at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,903.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Lisa Suitt is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $53,891.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Bryce Munyer is a Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $53,879.
Program Support Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Elsie Dee works as a Program Support Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Elsie earned $53,850 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Shawn Flint serves as a Jjs Counselor I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $53,839.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Courtney Muir is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $53,831.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Karen Nielsen holds the role of Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,817.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Becky Gunter is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,807.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Patrick Burton is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,803.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Crystal Flowers works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Crystal earned $53,787 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Keira Huntsman is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $53,775.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mary Fedo serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,758.
Accounting Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Lilli Gilbert works as a Accounting Technician II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Lilli earned $53,742 in 2019.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Tyann Nellsch holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,713.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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Marialee Bulloch holds the role of Senior Assistant Caseworker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,696.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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John Holdaway works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. John earned $53,691 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Jennie Holmstead works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jennie earned $53,672 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Patrick Tumanuvao holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $53,669.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Ashley Tryon serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,667.
Senior Assistant Caseworker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Valene Young serves as a Senior Assistant Caseworker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $53,667.
Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services
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Abigail Gallegos works as a Compliance Agent III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Abigail earned $53,666 in 2019.
Collection/Compliance Specialist/Department of Human Services
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Kaitlin Conley works as a Collection/Compliance Specialist for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Kaitlin earned $53,659 in 2019.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Hofeling is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $53,651.
Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services
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Kristina Holladay is a Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $53,650.