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Department of Human Services

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2019
Employees
6,370
Median total
$40,522
Highest record
$566,009

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

-$28,552$121,240+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$25,118 (57%)
  • Overtime$440 (1%)
  • Other$1,122 (3%)
  • Benefits$17,328 (39%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,118
$13,682
$40,522
$65,940
$88,228

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).

Largest job titles

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 82

Turner Keith

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,422
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$90
Benefits
$20,748
Total compensation
$45,422

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Turner Keith holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,422.

Jennifer Wagoner

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,412
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,101
Overtime
$732
Other pay
$2,322
Benefits
$19,257
Total compensation
$45,412

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jennifer Wagoner serves as a Caseworker Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,412.

Phillip Muavesi

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,409
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,825
Overtime
$53
Other pay
$127
Benefits
$21,404
Total compensation
$45,409

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Phillip Muavesi holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,409.

Sondra Liston

Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$45,394
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$23,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,487
Benefits
$20,630
Total compensation
$45,394

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sondra Liston is a Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2017 total compensation came to $45,394.

Cassie Olson

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,388
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$385
Benefits
$20,475
Total compensation
$45,388

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Cassie Olson holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,388.

Zackery Nichols

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,372
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,494
Overtime
$442
Other pay
$718
Benefits
$20,718
Total compensation
$45,372

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Zackery Nichols serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,372.

Smyly Crawford

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,368
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$30,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,758
Benefits
$11,704
Total compensation
$45,368

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Smyly Crawford holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,368.

Christopher Diaz

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,365
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,900
Overtime
$1,907
Other pay
$885
Benefits
$16,672
Total compensation
$45,365

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Christopher Diaz holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,365.

Jennifer Ferrin

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,341
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$29,675
Overtime
$65
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,600
Total compensation
$45,341

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jennifer Ferrin is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $45,341.

Suzan Lake

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,337
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$14,666
Overtime
$534
Other pay
$5,511
Benefits
$24,625
Total compensation
$45,337

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Suzan Lake works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Suzan earned $45,337 in 2018.

Patricia Jensen

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,323
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,097
Benefits
$16,176
Total compensation
$45,323

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Patricia Jensen works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Patricia earned $45,323 in 2019.

Franz Bryner

Hearing Officer, Youth Parole Authority/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,323
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$29,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$287
Benefits
$15,137
Total compensation
$45,323

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Franz Bryner serves as a Hearing Officer, Youth Parole Authority within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,323.

Curtis Owens Jr

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,319
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,066
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,627
Benefits
$10,626
Total compensation
$45,319

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Curtis Owens Jr holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,319.

Jenifer Braegger

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,317
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$29,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97
Benefits
$15,927
Total compensation
$45,317

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jenifer Braegger works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jenifer earned $45,317 in 2019.

Aimee Duvall

Program Manager/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,313
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$735
Benefits
$19,615
Total compensation
$45,313

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Aimee Duvall holds the role of Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $45,313.

Jennifer James

Financial Analyst II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,278
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$25,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$61
Benefits
$19,457
Total compensation
$45,278

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jennifer James serves as a Financial Analyst II within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,278.

Julie Plank

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,262
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$27,641
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$942
Benefits
$16,470
Total compensation
$45,262

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Julie Plank works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. Julie earned $45,262 in 2019.

Brianna Jones

Caseworker II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$45,258
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,271
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$18,487
Total compensation
$45,258

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Brianna Jones serves as a Caseworker II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $45,258.

Jorge Hernandez

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,256
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,298
Benefits
$20,770
Total compensation
$45,256

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jorge Hernandez is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,256.

Melissa Angel

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,250
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,888
Overtime
$4,174
Other pay
$554
Benefits
$15,634
Total compensation
$45,250

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Melissa Angel is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,250.

Sarah Bentley

Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,249
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$27,914
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,333
Benefits
$15,003
Total compensation
$45,249

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Sarah Bentley holds the role of Jjs Case Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,249.

Micah Robbins

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,238
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$32,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,394
Benefits
$11,625
Total compensation
$45,238

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Micah Robbins is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $45,238.

Stephanie Lanier

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,225
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,064
Overtime
$178
Other pay
$460
Benefits
$16,523
Total compensation
$45,225

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Stephanie Lanier holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,225.

Patricia Myrum

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,224
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$898
Benefits
$15,956
Total compensation
$45,224

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Patricia Myrum works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Patricia earned $45,224 in 2019.

Notah Tahy

Control Center Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,216
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$18,707
Total compensation
$45,216

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Notah Tahy holds the role of Control Center Supervisor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,216.

Spencer Hernandez

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,215
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,154
Overtime
$39
Other pay
$917
Benefits
$16,105
Total compensation
$45,215

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Spencer Hernandez is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,215.

Rachel Steele

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,213
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,519
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$421
Benefits
$20,273
Total compensation
$45,213

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Rachel Steele works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Rachel earned $45,213 in 2019.

Melinda Thompson

Jjs Supervisor/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,200
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$29,457
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$15,243
Total compensation
$45,200

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Melinda Thompson works as a Jjs Supervisor for Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. Melinda earned $45,200 in 2018.

Joyce Fuga

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,190
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,637
Benefits
$20,841
Total compensation
$45,190

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Joyce Fuga holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,190.

Jeffrey Roberts

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,188
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,893
Overtime
$2,787
Other pay
$745
Benefits
$17,763
Total compensation
$45,188

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jeffrey Roberts works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Jeffrey earned $45,188 in 2019.

Denise Whitney

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,171
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$23,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,649
Benefits
$20,203
Total compensation
$45,171

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Denise Whitney holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,171.

Atonio Polu

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,156
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,628
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,527
Total compensation
$45,156

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Atonio Polu works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Atonio earned $45,156 in 2019.

Amanda Gallegos

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,153
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$24,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$20,401
Total compensation
$45,153

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amanda Gallegos works as a Compliance Agent II for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Amanda earned $45,153 in 2019.

Marlene Zouein Blaizot

Psychiatrist/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$45,124
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$31,298
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$943
Benefits
$12,884
Total compensation
$45,124

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Marlene Zouein Blaizot is a Psychiatrist at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $45,124.

Diane Moore

Director, Office of Licensing, DHS/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,120
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$28,394
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$201
Benefits
$16,525
Total compensation
$45,120

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Diane Moore serves as a Director, Office of Licensing, DHS within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,120.

Benjamin Heinhold

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,113
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,152
Overtime
$2,046
Other pay
$1,605
Benefits
$16,311
Total compensation
$45,113

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Benjamin Heinhold serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,113.

Elaine Totten

Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,104
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$23,786
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$3,023
Benefits
$17,886
Total compensation
$45,104

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Elaine Totten holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,104.

Frances Mogen

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,103
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,334
Overtime
$796
Other pay
$233
Benefits
$20,741
Total compensation
$45,103

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Frances Mogen is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $45,103.

Wendy Winder

Licensing Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$45,076
Sub-department
DHS Executive Director
Base pay
$25,813
Overtime
$782
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$18,457
Total compensation
$45,076

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Wendy Winder holds the role of Licensing Specialist at Department of Human Services within DHS Executive Director. In 2019, their total compensation was $45,076.

Kapiolani Pauni

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$45,075
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,283
Overtime
$559
Other pay
$1,232
Benefits
$23,001
Total compensation
$45,075

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Kapiolani Pauni serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $45,075.