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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 94

Payton Aitken

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,688
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,828
Overtime
$432
Other pay
$411
Benefits
$15,017
Total compensation
$39,688

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Payton Aitken is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $39,688.

Mindy Spencer

Registered Nurse/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,674
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$22,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,513
Benefits
$15,669
Total compensation
$39,674

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Mindy Spencer holds the role of Registered Nurse at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,674.

David Gibson

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,672
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,437
Overtime
$173
Other pay
$580
Benefits
$14,482
Total compensation
$39,672

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

David Gibson is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $39,672.

Sarah Henrie

Jjs Counselor I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,637
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$16,432
Total compensation
$39,637

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Sarah Henrie holds the role of Jjs Counselor I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $39,637.

Portia Aumua

Market Conduct Examiner I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,615
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$22,812
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,802
Total compensation
$39,615

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Portia Aumua serves as a Market Conduct Examiner I within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,615.

Charity Jepperson

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,604
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$19,725
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,216
Benefits
$17,663
Total compensation
$39,604

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Charity Jepperson holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,604.

Amber Mckinney

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,584
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$19,886
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$480
Benefits
$19,218
Total compensation
$39,584

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Amber Mckinney is a Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $39,584.

Jennifer Farnsworth

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,571
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$26,090
Overtime
$371
Other pay
$665
Benefits
$12,445
Total compensation
$39,571

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jennifer Farnsworth serves as a Social Service Worker within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $39,571.

Zachary Loulias

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,563
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$21,624
Overtime
$120
Other pay
$531
Benefits
$17,289
Total compensation
$39,563

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Zachary Loulias serves as a Caseworker I within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,563.

Linda Darter

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,508
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$24,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$14,922
Total compensation
$39,508

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Linda Darter holds the role of Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,508.

Danielle Woolley

Social Service Worker/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,499
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$22,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,110
Total compensation
$39,499

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Danielle Woolley serves as a Social Service Worker within DHS Child & Family Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $39,499.

Jay Tippetts

General Maintenance Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,496
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$19,856
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$167
Benefits
$19,451
Total compensation
$39,496

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jay Tippetts works as a General Maintenance Worker II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Jay earned $39,496 in 2019.

Katie Browning

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,494
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$24,319
Overtime
$581
Other pay
$949
Benefits
$13,645
Total compensation
$39,494

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Katie Browning holds the role of Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,494.

Andrew Dupuis

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,479
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,547
Overtime
$653
Other pay
$545
Benefits
$15,734
Total compensation
$39,479

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Andrew Dupuis serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,479.

David Barfuss

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,466
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$28,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$352
Benefits
$10,280
Total compensation
$39,466

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

David Barfuss holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,466.

Chalene Calaway

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,461
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$16,857
Total compensation
$39,461

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Chalene Calaway is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $39,461.

Mike Pickett

Social Worker/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,448
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$22,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,266
Total compensation
$39,448

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Mike Pickett works as a Social Worker for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Mike earned $39,448 in 2017.

Steven Nish

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,424
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,247
Benefits
$14,630
Total compensation
$39,424

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Steven Nish works as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician for Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. Steven earned $39,424 in 2019.

Michael Loveridge

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,417
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$299
Benefits
$16,944
Total compensation
$39,417

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Michael Loveridge serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,417.

Gregory Stawsky

Jjs Technician II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,388
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,692
Overtime
$680
Other pay
$531
Benefits
$14,485
Total compensation
$39,388

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Gregory Stawsky serves as a Jjs Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $39,388.

Molly Ellender

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,373
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$767
Benefits
$13,337
Total compensation
$39,373

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Molly Ellender serves as a Jjs Counselor within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,373.

Maria Mendez

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,367
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$24,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$331
Benefits
$14,960
Total compensation
$39,367

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Maria Mendez holds the role of Food Service Worker II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,367.

Matthew Mcleod

Jjs Counselor II/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,365
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$21,706
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$216
Benefits
$17,442
Total compensation
$39,365

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Matthew Mcleod is a Jjs Counselor II at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $39,365.

Cassidy Rose

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,337
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$25,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$405
Benefits
$13,610
Total compensation
$39,337

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Cassidy Rose is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $39,337.

Delilah Thomas

Compliance Agent II/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,325
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$21,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$17,955
Total compensation
$39,325

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Delilah Thomas holds the role of Compliance Agent II at Department of Human Services within DHS Recovery Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $39,325.

Shallynn Peay

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,283
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$16,107
Total compensation
$39,283

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Shallynn Peay serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,283.

Jennifer Spillman

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,264
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$15,983
Overtime
$2,681
Other pay
$1,098
Benefits
$19,502
Total compensation
$39,264

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jennifer Spillman is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. 2018 total compensation came to $39,264.

Jill Dent

Office Technician II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,250
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$15,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$23,795
Total compensation
$39,250

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Jill Dent works as a Office Technician II for Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. Jill earned $39,250 in 2019.

Eduardo Rios Gomez

Food Service Worker II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,237
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,707
Overtime
$235
Other pay
$264
Benefits
$15,031
Total compensation
$39,237

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Eduardo Rios Gomez serves as a Food Service Worker II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,237.

Cassandra Stevens

Jjs Counselor/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,223
Sub-department
DHS Juvenile Justice Services
Base pay
$25,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$14,190
Total compensation
$39,223

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Cassandra Stevens is a Jjs Counselor at Department of Human Services within DHS Juvenile Justice Services. 2019 total compensation came to $39,223.

Lindsay Neff

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,202
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$22,234
Overtime
$68
Other pay
$599
Benefits
$16,301
Total compensation
$39,202

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Lindsay Neff is a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician at Department of Human Services within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $39,202.

Chad Midgley

Research Consultant II/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,185
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$22,635
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$16,550
Total compensation
$39,185

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Chad Midgley holds the role of Research Consultant II at Department of Human Services within DHS Services for People with Disabilities. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,185.

Taylor Anderson

Trainer III/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,171
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$23,206
Overtime
$264
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$15,600
Total compensation
$39,171

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Taylor Anderson holds the role of Trainer III at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $39,171.

Elizabeth Harward

Program Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,166
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$24,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,429
Benefits
$12,736
Total compensation
$39,166

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

Elizabeth Harward works as a Program Manager for Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. Elizabeth earned $39,166 in 2019.

Kaylee Dimick

Jjs Case Manager/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,166
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$20,746
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,541
Benefits
$15,879
Total compensation
$39,166

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Kaylee Dimick serves as a Jjs Case Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,166.

Kathryn Reibsamen

Caseworker I/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,149
Sub-department
DHS Child & Family Services
Base pay
$22,891
Overtime
$2,243
Other pay
$742
Benefits
$13,274
Total compensation
$39,149

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Kathryn Reibsamen is a Caseworker I at Department of Human Services within DHS Child & Family Services. 2019 total compensation came to $39,149.

Holly Freestone

Compliance Agent III/Department of Human Services

2018 total comp
$39,148
Sub-department
DHS Recovery Services
Base pay
$23,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$15,769
Total compensation
$39,148

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Holly Freestone serves as a Compliance Agent III within DHS Recovery Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $39,148.

Shelby Smith

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,139
Sub-department
DHS Services for People with Disabilities
Base pay
$24,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,820
Benefits
$9,489
Total compensation
$39,139

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Shelby Smith 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 $39,139.

Jordana Tuz

Psychiatric/Developmental Technician/Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$39,139
Sub-department
Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay
$23,122
Overtime
$2,432
Other pay
$1,589
Benefits
$11,995
Total compensation
$39,139

Source-specific fields

Pay Components
[object Object]

At Department of Human Services, Jordana Tuz serves as a Psychiatric/Developmental Technician within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $39,139.

Julie Wright

Registered Nurse III/Department of Human Services

2017 total comp
$39,128
Sub-department
DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Base pay
$23,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$566
Benefits
$15,056
Total compensation
$39,128

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Pay Components
[object Object]

Julie Wright holds the role of Registered Nurse III at Department of Human Services within DHS Substance Abuse & Mental Health. In 2017, their total compensation was $39,128.