Utah / Department of Public Safety

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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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 11

Carlos Holley

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$113,945

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,368
Overtime: $2,171
Other pay: $946
Benefits: $53,460
Total compensation: $113,945

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Carlos Holley is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $113,945.

Not Provided

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$113,734

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,743
Overtime: $4,346
Other pay: $476
Benefits: $51,168
Total compensation: $113,734

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Not Provided serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $113,734.

Rachel Webb

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$113,727

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $60,495
Overtime: $2,655
Other pay: $1,478
Benefits: $49,099
Total compensation: $113,727

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rachel Webb holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $113,727.

Ryan Dunaway

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$113,517

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,547
Overtime: $15,386
Other pay: $677
Benefits: $48,907
Total compensation: $113,517

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Ryan Dunaway holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $113,517.

Jeffrey Dutson

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$113,456

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,116
Overtime: $16,081
Other pay: $1,625
Benefits: $44,633
Total compensation: $113,456

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeffrey Dutson works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jeffrey earned $113,456 in 2019.

Brian Hansen

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$113,174

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,435
Overtime: $649
Other pay: $1,192
Benefits: $52,898
Total compensation: $113,174

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Brian Hansen is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $113,174.

Zachery Garfield

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$112,863

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,131
Overtime: $759
Other pay: $658
Benefits: $53,314
Total compensation: $112,863

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Zachery Garfield holds the role of Dps Communications Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $112,863.

Jeffrey Haycock

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$112,842

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,521
Overtime: $1,497
Other pay: $1,937
Benefits: $52,887
Total compensation: $112,842

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jeffrey Haycock is a Dps Communications Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $112,842.

Jeremy Matthews

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$112,838

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,858
Overtime: $19,413
Other pay: $3,374
Benefits: $43,193
Total compensation: $112,838

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Jeremy Matthews serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $112,838.

Christopher Collett

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$112,091

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $57,932
Overtime: $538
Other pay: $1,990
Benefits: $51,632
Total compensation: $112,091

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Christopher Collett works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Christopher earned $112,091 in 2019.

Deanne Mousley

Fire Protection Engineer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$112,001

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $69,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $42,370
Total compensation: $112,001

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Deanne Mousley serves as a Fire Protection Engineer within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $112,001.

Kathryn Jensen

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,914

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $48,754
Overtime: $8,064
Other pay: $6,648
Benefits: $48,448
Total compensation: $111,914

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kathryn Jensen is a Dps Communications Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $111,914.

Monica Phillips

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,847

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $46,320
Overtime: $16,919
Other pay: $7,010
Benefits: $41,597
Total compensation: $111,847

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Monica Phillips serves as a Dps Communications Supervisor within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $111,847.

Elisa Farmer

Senior Forensic Scientist/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,836

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $65,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,334
Benefits: $45,287
Total compensation: $111,836

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Elisa Farmer works as a Senior Forensic Scientist for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Elisa earned $111,836 in 2019.

William Alexander

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,708

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,349
Overtime: $21,814
Other pay: $1,409
Benefits: $46,135
Total compensation: $111,708

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Pay Components: [object Object]

William Alexander is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $111,708.

Steven Crowe

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,698

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,457
Overtime: $18,372
Other pay: $1,325
Benefits: $43,544
Total compensation: $111,698

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Steven Crowe serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $111,698.

Jared Clanton

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$111,501

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $54,452
Overtime: $6,364
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $49,437
Total compensation: $111,501

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Jared Clanton serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $111,501.

Not Provided

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$111,388

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,471
Overtime: $11,937
Other pay: $24
Benefits: $47,957
Total compensation: $111,388

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Not Provided is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $111,388.

Trenton Grandy

Senior Forensic Scientist/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,294

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $896
Benefits: $45,475
Total compensation: $111,294

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Trenton Grandy is a Senior Forensic Scientist at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $111,294.

Joseph Dougherty

Information Specialist IV/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$111,223

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $61,985
Overtime: $3,598
Other pay: $543
Benefits: $45,097
Total compensation: $111,223

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joseph Dougherty works as a Information Specialist IV for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Joseph earned $111,223 in 2019.

Ronny Corona

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,853

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $50,901
Overtime: $9,360
Other pay: $883
Benefits: $49,710
Total compensation: $110,853

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Ronny Corona serves as a Officer within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,853.

Ryan Barney

Senior Forensic Scientist/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,707

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $64,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,028
Benefits: $45,282
Total compensation: $110,707

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ryan Barney works as a Senior Forensic Scientist for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Ryan earned $110,707 in 2019.

Anthony Cannon

Dps Communications Supervisor/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,589

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $52,171
Overtime: $6,227
Other pay: $7,159
Benefits: $45,032
Total compensation: $110,589

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Anthony Cannon is a Dps Communications Supervisor at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $110,589.

Austin Obray

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,542

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,844
Overtime: $6,400
Other pay: $743
Benefits: $50,555
Total compensation: $110,542

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Austin Obray holds the role of Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $110,542.

Jacob Cox

Sergeant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,479

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,595
Overtime: $19,494
Other pay: $2,283
Benefits: $40,107
Total compensation: $110,479

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Jacob Cox holds the role of Sergeant at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $110,479.

Brian Schultz

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,436

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,134
Overtime: $3,244
Other pay: $1,037
Benefits: $51,021
Total compensation: $110,436

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Brian Schultz serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,436.

Glenn Begay

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,417

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $64,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $465
Benefits: $45,297
Total compensation: $110,417

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At Department of Public Safety, Glenn Begay serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $110,417.

Jerry Hardy

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$110,020

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,640
Overtime: $9,003
Other pay: $1,069
Benefits: $49,308
Total compensation: $110,020

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jerry Hardy is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $110,020.

Parker Thomas

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,866

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,658
Overtime: $8,800
Other pay: $1,212
Benefits: $49,196
Total compensation: $109,866

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Parker Thomas is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $109,866.

Joshua Johnson

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,697

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,709
Overtime: $8,595
Other pay: $66
Benefits: $49,326
Total compensation: $109,697

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Joshua Johnson serves as a Officer within Dps Programs & Operations. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,697.

Bradley Bartholomew

Cem Program Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,667

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $63,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,474
Benefits: $44,952
Total compensation: $109,667

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bradley Bartholomew holds the role of Cem Program Manager at Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,667.

Kristopher Cope

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,595

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $51,906
Overtime: $11,066
Other pay: $2,842
Benefits: $43,780
Total compensation: $109,595

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kristopher Cope works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Kristopher earned $109,595 in 2019.

Jacob Butcher

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,543

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $51,238
Overtime: $12,772
Other pay: $1,864
Benefits: $43,668
Total compensation: $109,543

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacob Butcher works as a Officer for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Jacob earned $109,543 in 2019.

Bryce Gardner

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,371

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,569
Overtime: $19,402
Other pay: $503
Benefits: $41,897
Total compensation: $109,371

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Bryce Gardner is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $109,371.

Not Provided

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$109,289

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,217
Overtime: $11,874
Other pay: $741
Benefits: $47,458
Total compensation: $109,289

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Not Provided is a Officer at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $109,289.

Sheila Curtis

Cem Program Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,276

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $60,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,446
Benefits: $42,998
Total compensation: $109,276

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sheila Curtis holds the role of Cem Program Manager at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $109,276.

Christian Newlin

Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,190

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $60,219
Overtime: $703
Other pay: $1,377
Benefits: $46,891
Total compensation: $109,190

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At Department of Public Safety, Christian Newlin serves as a Lieutenant within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $109,190.

Not Provided

Officer/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$109,132

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,575
Overtime: $9,850
Other pay: $1,241
Benefits: $47,467
Total compensation: $109,132

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Public Safety, Not Provided serves as a Officer within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $109,132.

John Crofts

Emergency Prep Planner III/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$109,094

Sub-department: DPS Emergency Management
Base pay: $59,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,290
Benefits: $44,441
Total compensation: $109,094

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Crofts works as a Emergency Prep Planner III for Department of Public Safety within Dps Emergency Management. John earned $109,094 in 2019.

Justin Masin

Forensic Scientist Manager/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$108,881

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $68,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,538
Benefits: $38,911
Total compensation: $108,881

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Justin Masin works as a Forensic Scientist Manager for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Justin earned $108,881 in 2019.