Utah / Department of Public Safety

Agency file

Department of Public Safety

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

The Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement and public safety — patrol, criminal investigation, and emergency response.

In 2019, this agency had 1,781 employees with median total compensation of $63,694; the highest distinct record was $230,227.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $120.7M
Employees: 1,781
Median total: $63,694
Highest record: $230,227

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$35,458$165,596+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 1,781 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,694) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $35,146 (52%)
Overtime — $3,885 (6%)
Other — $909 (1%)
Benefits — $27,806 (41%)

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

$3,756

$22,836

$63,694

$103,582

$136,145

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $136,145 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,756. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Officer

371 · $110,853

Driver License Examiner

98 · $54,618

Trainer II

93 · $2,946

Sergeant

89 · $144,105

Office Specialist II

73 · $56,170

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$109.4M —	1,636 —	$64,514 —
2018	$113.8M ▲ 3.9%	1,696 ▲ 3.7%	$63,946 ▼ 0.9%
2019	$120.7M ▲ 6.1%	1,781 ▲ 5.0%	$63,694 ▼ 0.4%

Record list

Employees

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Matthew Andrus

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,272

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $99
Total compensation: $1,272

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Matthew Andrus is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $1,272.

J Grondel

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,258

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $98
Total compensation: $1,258

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J Grondel holds the role of Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,258.

Troy Potter

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,258

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $98
Total compensation: $1,258

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Troy Potter works as a Driver License Examining Technician for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Troy earned $1,258 in 2017.

Joseph Tucker

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,243

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $97
Total compensation: $1,243

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Joseph Tucker works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Joseph earned $1,243 in 2019.

Trina Griffith

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,234

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $96
Total compensation: $1,234

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Trina Griffith is a Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $1,234.

Emma Mcfee

Intern/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,227

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $1,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $96
Total compensation: $1,227

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At Department of Public Safety, Emma Mcfee serves as a Intern within Dps Emergency Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,227.

Seth Nielsen

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,223

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $95
Total compensation: $1,223

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Seth Nielsen works as a Consultant for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Seth earned $1,223 in 2019.

John Carr

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,217

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $189
Total compensation: $1,217

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John Carr holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,217.

Casey Russell

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,217

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $95
Total compensation: $1,217

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Casey Russell holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2017, their total compensation was $1,217.

Cody Fairbanks

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,202

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $1,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $93
Total compensation: $1,202

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At Department of Public Safety, Cody Fairbanks serves as a Driver License Examining Technician within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,202.

Lawrence Deherrera

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,200

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,014
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $186
Total compensation: $1,200

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At Department of Public Safety, Lawrence Deherrera serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,200.

Micah White

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,174

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,074
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $100
Total compensation: $1,174

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At Department of Public Safety, Micah White serves as a Trainer I within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,174.

Kelly Ryskamp

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,166

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $91
Total compensation: $1,166

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At Department of Public Safety, Kelly Ryskamp serves as a Trainer I within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,166.

Jon Stephenson

Division Director I, Public Safety/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,156

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,075
Benefits: $81
Total compensation: $1,156

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Jon Stephenson works as a Division Director I, Public Safety for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jon earned $1,156 in 2017.

John Mccombs

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,147

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $1,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $89
Total compensation: $1,147

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John Mccombs works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. John earned $1,147 in 2019.

Cindy Stanton

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,129

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $824
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $305
Total compensation: $1,129

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Cindy Stanton holds the role of Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,129.

Alton Jue

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,113

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $1,113

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Alton Jue works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Alton earned $1,113 in 2019.

Tseten Sampho

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,057

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,057

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At Department of Public Safety, Tseten Sampho serves as a Driver License Examining Technician within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,057.

Nathan Thompson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,051

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,051

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Nathan Thompson is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $1,051.

Eric Ahlborn

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$1,047

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,047

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Eric Ahlborn is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $1,047.

Robert Brems

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,020

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $79
Total compensation: $1,020

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Robert Brems works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Robert earned $1,020 in 2019.

Amy Jones

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$1,000

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $78
Total compensation: $1,000

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Amy Jones works as a Consultant for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Amy earned $1,000 in 2019.

Claron Brenchley

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$988

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $153
Total compensation: $988

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Claron Brenchley works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Claron earned $988 in 2019.

Christopher Sheriff

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$974

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $974

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At Department of Public Safety, Christopher Sheriff serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $974.

Gregory Severson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$973

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $76
Total compensation: $973

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At Department of Public Safety, Gregory Severson serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $973.

Dylan Sorensen

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$968

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $893
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $75
Total compensation: $968

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At Department of Public Safety, Dylan Sorensen serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $968.

Bryan Hough

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$956

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $956

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At Department of Public Safety, Bryan Hough serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $956.

Greer Haymond

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$956

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $74
Total compensation: $956

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At Department of Public Safety, Greer Haymond serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $956.

Mark Dennis Jr

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$927

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $72
Total compensation: $927

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Mark Dennis Jr holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $927.

Zackary Mccord

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$906

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70
Total compensation: $906

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Zackary Mccord works as a Driver License Examining Technician for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Zackary earned $906 in 2019.

Emily Esplin

Intern/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$898

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $828
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $70
Total compensation: $898

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Emily Esplin is a Intern at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. 2017 total compensation came to $898.

Blake Hills

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$889

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69
Total compensation: $889

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At Department of Public Safety, Blake Hills serves as a Consultant within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $889.

Maria Elwell

Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$884

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $69
Total compensation: $884

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Maria Elwell holds the role of Radio Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $884.

David Bardall

Program Specialist I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$868

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $68
Total compensation: $868

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David Bardall works as a Program Specialist I for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. David earned $868 in 2019.

Sterling Henson

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$864

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $67
Total compensation: $864

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Sterling Henson holds the role of Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2018, their total compensation was $864.

William Loveridge

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$828

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $65
Total compensation: $828

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William Loveridge holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $828.

Andrea Youmans

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$819

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $64
Total compensation: $819

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Andrea Youmans is a Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $819.

Collin Gordon

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$811

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $63
Total compensation: $811

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Collin Gordon is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $811.

Cody Butcher

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$797

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $797

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Cody Butcher works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Cody earned $797 in 2019.

Michael Street

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$768

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60
Total compensation: $768

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Michael Street works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Michael earned $768 in 2017.