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 86
Caseworker Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Chanelle Buxton holds the role of Caseworker Specialist I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $43,586.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Spencer Soule serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,577.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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Xia Erickson works as a Program Administrator II for Department of Human Services within DHS Office of Public Guardian. Xia earned $43,563 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Breanna Nixon works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Breanna earned $43,557 in 2019.
DHS Assistant Division Director II/Department of Human Services
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Eric Tadehara works as a DHS Assistant Division Director II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Eric earned $43,533 in 2019.
Program Administrator II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Nicholas Mecham serves as a Program Administrator II within DHS Aging & Adult Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,531.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Michael Roche works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Michael earned $43,522 in 2017.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Blanca Loya is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $43,515.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Curt Douglas is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $43,509.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Mataitoa Tilo works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Mataitoa earned $43,505 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Hilamani Fonua serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,488.
Office Clerk III/Department of Human Services
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Marion Galindo is a Office Clerk III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $43,487.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Wally Kahalekomo is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $43,466.
Office Clerk III/Department of Human Services
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Carolyn Fjeldsted works as a Office Clerk III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Carolyn earned $43,456 in 2019.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Sarah Clawson holds the role of Licensed Practical Nurse at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,454.
Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services
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Michael Moore works as a Registered Nurse for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Michael earned $43,453 in 2019.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Ashley Means is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2017 total compensation came to $43,445.
Auditor III/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Rebecca Shand serves as a Auditor III within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,444.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Aaron Webb serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,428.
Office Specialist II/Department of Human Services
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Craig Rowley works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Craig earned $43,424 in 2019.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Human Services
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Melissa Simmons is a Accounting Technician III at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2019 total compensation came to $43,392.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Max Porter serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,383.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Heather Williams-Young works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Heather earned $43,365 in 2019.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Alexis Whitcomb is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $43,364.
Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job/Department of Human Services
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Linda Obrien holds the role of Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,354.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Shannon Strong works as a Jjs Counselor for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Shannon earned $43,349 in 2019.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Dannielle Huff holds the role of Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,340.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Christopher Yukon is a Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. 2018 total compensation came to $43,338.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Scheila Beekhuizen is a Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $43,333.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kelani Hone holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,318.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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Sherrie Arnold is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $43,298.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Dixie Shepherd holds the role of Compliance Agent I at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,298.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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D'Ann Carter holds the role of Lead Developmentalist at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,298.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Joel Artl works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Joel earned $43,296 in 2019.
Office Specialist I/Department of Human Services
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Nicole Andresen holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,287.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Gregory Baker holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,234.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, David Coles serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,224.
General Services Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Esther Altop serves as a General Services Technician II within DHS Executive Director. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,202.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Shirley Riches is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $43,194.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Chanelle Buxton holds the role of Social Service Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2017, their total compensation was $43,171.