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 88
Executive Secretary/Department of Human Services
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Karen Krommenhoek works as a Executive Secretary for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Karen earned $42,631 in 2019.
Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services
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Marsha Toyn works as a Food Service Worker II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Marsha earned $42,628 in 2019.
Custodian I/Department of Human Services
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Larry Ashworth holds the role of Custodian I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,616.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kimberly Young works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kimberly earned $42,612 in 2019.
Food Service Worker I/Department of Human Services
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Juan Fuentes works as a Food Service Worker I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Juan earned $42,610 in 2019.
Journey Plumber/Department of Human Services
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Michael Heffernan works as a Journey Plumber for Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Michael earned $42,594 in 2019.
Lead Developmentalist/Department of Human Services
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Aspen Buchanan works as a Lead Developmentalist for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Aspen earned $42,593 in 2019.
Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services
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Carol Myers is a Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. 2017 total compensation came to $42,591.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Colleen Cook is a Program Manager at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $42,587.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Tylar Elliott is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $42,556.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Toni Lee holds the role of Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,554.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Livingstone Tauvao works as a Caseworker I for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Livingstone earned $42,544 in 2018.
Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services
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Dustin Higginson works as a Jjs Counselor I for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Dustin earned $42,543 in 2018.
Director Quality and Process Improvement/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Mark Osenbach serves as a Director Quality and Process Improvement within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,538.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Krystal Jones serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $42,514.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Michelle Price serves as a Jjs Counselor within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,511.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Kevin Fox holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,500.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Jill Allen serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,496.
Office Clerk III/Department of Human Services
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Steven Walther is a Office Clerk III at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $42,495.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kristine Costello serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,486.
Office Clerk III/Department of Human Services
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Kim Gaisford works as a Office Clerk III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kim earned $42,483 in 2019.
Program Manager/Department of Human Services
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Glenn Merrell works as a Program Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Glenn earned $42,481 in 2018.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Norman Keith serves as a Caseworker I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,477.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Amy Hardinger is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $42,468.
Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Dustin Norman serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,454.
Social Worker/Department of Human Services
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Mckenna Wallentine holds the role of Social Worker at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,424.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Matthew Darden works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Matthew earned $42,412 in 2019.
Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Jamie Smith is a Jjs Technician II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $42,384.
Jjs Counselor III/Department of Human Services
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Kyle Whitaker works as a Jjs Counselor III for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Kyle earned $42,377 in 2017.
Custodian II/Department of Human Services
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Douglas Stilson is a Custodian II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $42,366.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Haley Lish serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,355.
Compliance Agent I/Department of Human Services
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Shane Oliverson works as a Compliance Agent I for Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. Shane earned $42,345 in 2017.
Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services
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Tina Carlson works as a Social Service Worker for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Tina earned $42,332 in 2019.
Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Travis Broderick serves as a Jjs Case Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $42,332.
Caseworker I/Department of Human Services
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Christian Hargraves is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $42,260.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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At Department of Human Services, Kathy Hendrickson serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,256.
Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Human Services
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Shiree Riley works as a Criminal Information Technician II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Shiree earned $42,230 in 2018.
Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services
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Sharon Osborne works as a Food Service Worker II for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Sharon earned $42,191 in 2019.
Food Service Worker I/Department of Human Services
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Rachel Tullis holds the role of Food Service Worker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,190.
Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services
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Alyssa Anderson holds the role of Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,151.