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 54

Cobey Henson

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$761

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $702
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $761

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Cobey Henson works as a Trainer I for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Cobey earned $761 in 2018.

Jessica Cendejas

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$758

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $59
Total compensation: $758

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At Department of Public Safety, Jessica Cendejas serves as a Trainer I within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $758.

Kobi Adamson

Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$750

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $750

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Kobi Adamson is a Driver License Examiner at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $750.

Kelly Perry

Driver License Examiner/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$750

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $547
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $203
Total compensation: $750

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Kelly Perry works as a Driver License Examiner for Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. Kelly earned $750 in 2019.

Douglas Ney

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$725

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $725

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Douglas Ney is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $725.

Nicole Douglas

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$719

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56
Total compensation: $719

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Nicole Douglas is a Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. 2019 total compensation came to $719.

Traci Cordova

Criminal Information Technician II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$717

Sub-department: DPS Bureau of Criminal Identification
Base pay: $466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $251
Total compensation: $717

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Traci Cordova works as a Criminal Information Technician II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Bureau of Criminal Identification. Traci earned $717 in 2019.

Sandra Mcmann

Office Specialist II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$707

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $453
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $253
Total compensation: $707

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Sandra Mcmann holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2019, their total compensation was $707.

Daniel Rose

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$707

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55
Total compensation: $707

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Daniel Rose works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Daniel earned $707 in 2017.

Vernon Leetham

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$707

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $652
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55
Total compensation: $707

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At Department of Public Safety, Vernon Leetham serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $707.

Carey Stricker

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$684

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $53
Total compensation: $684

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Carey Stricker holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $684.

Nathan Lyon

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$667

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $52
Total compensation: $667

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Nathan Lyon works as a Consultant for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Nathan earned $667 in 2019.

Joshua Brotherton

Consultant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$667

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $52
Total compensation: $667

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Joshua Brotherton is a Consultant at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $667.

Chad Pedersen

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$649

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $51
Total compensation: $649

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Chad Pedersen holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2018, their total compensation was $649.

Benjamin Neilson

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$637

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $637

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Benjamin Neilson is a Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2018 total compensation came to $637.

Michael Jones

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$637

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $637

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Michael Jones works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Michael earned $637 in 2019.

David Foster

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$636

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $636

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David Foster holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2017, their total compensation was $636.

David Nell

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$636

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $50
Total compensation: $636

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David Nell works as a Trainer II for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. David earned $636 in 2017.

Darin Macleod

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$635

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $586
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49
Total compensation: $635

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Darin Macleod holds the role of Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2017, their total compensation was $635.

Kendra Harrison

Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$634

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49
Total compensation: $634

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Kendra Harrison works as a Radio Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Kendra earned $634 in 2019.

Daniel Myers

Radio Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$631

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49
Total compensation: $631

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Daniel Myers works as a Radio Dispatcher for Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. Daniel earned $631 in 2019.

Mark Haws

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$627

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $49
Total compensation: $627

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At Department of Public Safety, Mark Haws serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $627.

Julia Dunlap

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$617

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $48
Total compensation: $617

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Julia Dunlap is a Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2019 total compensation came to $617.

Chelsey Mason

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$584

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62
Total compensation: $584

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Chelsey Mason works as a Trainer I for Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Chelsey earned $584 in 2019.

Amber Krueger

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$578

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46
Total compensation: $578

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Amber Krueger holds the role of Driver License Examining Technician at Department of Public Safety within Dps Driver License Division. In 2017, their total compensation was $578.

Erika Smith

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$574

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $45
Total compensation: $574

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At Department of Public Safety, Erika Smith serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $574.

Lauren Anglesey

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$562

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $44
Total compensation: $562

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Lauren Anglesey holds the role of Trainer I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2017, their total compensation was $562.

Travis Trotta

Lieutenant/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$541

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $239
Total compensation: $541

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Travis Trotta works as a Lieutenant for Department of Public Safety within Comp & Excess Pool. Travis earned $541 in 2019.

David Worthington

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$530

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41
Total compensation: $530

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David Worthington is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $530.

Zachary Gee

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$510

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40
Total compensation: $510

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At Department of Public Safety, Zachary Gee serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $510.

Kaylene Jackson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$494

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38
Total compensation: $494

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Kaylene Jackson holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. In 2019, their total compensation was $494.

Brianna Broadhead

Driver License Examining Technician/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$486

Sub-department: DPS Driver License Division
Base pay: $448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38
Total compensation: $486

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At Department of Public Safety, Brianna Broadhead serves as a Driver License Examining Technician within Dps Driver License Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $486.

Justin Masin

Forensic Scientist I/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$485

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $139
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $347
Total compensation: $485

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Justin Masin holds the role of Forensic Scientist I at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2017, their total compensation was $485.

Michael Walker

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$478

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $441
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37
Total compensation: $478

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At Department of Public Safety, Michael Walker serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $478.

Terri Hansell

Certified Dispatcher/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$473

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $173
Total compensation: $473

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Terri Hansell is a Certified Dispatcher at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $473.

Gregory Smith

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2017 total comp

$471

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37
Total compensation: $471

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Gregory Smith is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2017 total compensation came to $471.

Thomas Potter

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$471

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37
Total compensation: $471

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Thomas Potter is a Trainer II at Department of Public Safety within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. 2018 total compensation came to $471.

Alexander Wilson

Security Control Center Operator/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$456

Sub-department: DPS Programs & Operations
Base pay: $421
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35
Total compensation: $456

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Alexander Wilson holds the role of Security Control Center Operator at Department of Public Safety within Dps Programs & Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $456.

Olivia Allen

Trainer I/Department of Public Safety

2018 total comp

$452

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $417
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35
Total compensation: $452

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At Department of Public Safety, Olivia Allen serves as a Trainer I within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2018 pay totaled $452.

David Wilson

Trainer II/Department of Public Safety

2019 total comp

$446

Sub-department: DPS Peace Officer Standards & Training
Base pay: $411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $35
Total compensation: $446

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At Department of Public Safety, David Wilson serves as a Trainer II within Dps Peace Officer Standards & Training. Their 2019 pay totaled $446.