Utah / Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation

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

The Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2019, this agency had 2,225 employees with median total compensation of $74,431; the highest distinct record was $253,580.

Year: 2019
Employees: 2,225
Median total: $74,431
Highest record: $253,580

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$2,148$161,812+

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,225 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,431) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $39,545 (57%)
Overtime — $482 (1%)
Other — $2,179 (3%)
Benefits — $27,168 (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

$5,545

$28,636

$74,431

$99,868

$127,115

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,115 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $5,545. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Transportation Technician I

183 · $46,498

Transportation Technician III

176 · $87,200

Transportation Technician II

166 · $72,031

Engineering Manager I

103 · $136,242

Engineering Technician IV

88 · $100,748

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 19

David Krommenhoek

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$93,149

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $53,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,047
Total compensation: $93,149

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At Department of Transportation, David Krommenhoek serves as a Engineering Technician IV within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $93,149.

Troy Brunker

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$93,075

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $48,721
Overtime: $6,798
Other pay: $1,182
Benefits: $36,374
Total compensation: $93,075

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At Department of Transportation, Troy Brunker serves as a Roadway Operations Manager I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $93,075.

Jeffrey Willden

Safety/Loss Control Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$93,015

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $51,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,589
Benefits: $40,233
Total compensation: $93,015

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Jeffrey Willden is a Safety/Loss Control Coordinator at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $93,015.

Michael Bishop

Electronics Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,992

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $55,058
Overtime: $4,141
Other pay: $1,962
Benefits: $31,831
Total compensation: $92,992

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Michael Bishop works as a Electronics Supervisor for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Michael earned $92,992 in 2019.

Susan Jensen

Engineering Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,982

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $49,278
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,335
Benefits: $36,369
Total compensation: $92,982

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Susan Jensen holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,982.

Andrew Wilde

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,954

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $52,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,090
Benefits: $39,760
Total compensation: $92,954

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Andrew Wilde works as a Electronic Technical Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Andrew earned $92,954 in 2019.

Brian King

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$92,933

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $41,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,583
Benefits: $34,166
Total compensation: $92,933

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At Department of Transportation, Brian King serves as a Engineering Technician IV within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $92,933.

Richard Sparkman

Shop Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,753

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $44,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,305
Benefits: $36,006
Total compensation: $92,753

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At Department of Transportation, Richard Sparkman serves as a Shop Supervisor within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,753.

Jared Barton

Transportation Project Manager/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$92,748

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $55,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $36,720
Total compensation: $92,748

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Jared Barton works as a Transportation Project Manager for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Jared earned $92,748 in 2018.

Kelly Hall

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,743

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $52,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $309
Benefits: $40,008
Total compensation: $92,743

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Kelly Hall holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,743.

Cindy Manchego

Financial Analyst III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,743

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $52,680
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $39,863
Total compensation: $92,743

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At Department of Transportation, Cindy Manchego serves as a Financial Analyst III within DOT Support Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,743.

Darrell Roberts

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$92,684

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22,218
Benefits: $39,351
Total compensation: $92,684

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Darrell Roberts holds the role of Roadway Operations Manager I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2017, their total compensation was $92,684.

Manus Kogianes

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,656

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $51,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,102
Benefits: $31,621
Total compensation: $92,656

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Manus Kogianes holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,656.

Joshua Boudrero

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,649

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,819
Benefits: $37,998
Total compensation: $92,649

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Joshua Boudrero holds the role of Electronic Technical Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,649.

Christopher Ransom

Roadway Operations Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,606

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,847
Benefits: $40,046
Total compensation: $92,606

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Christopher Ransom works as a Roadway Operations Manager I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Christopher earned $92,606 in 2019.

Richard Williams

Electronic Technical Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,499

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $51,979
Overtime: $225
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,295
Total compensation: $92,499

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Richard Williams works as a Electronic Technical Specialist II for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Richard earned $92,499 in 2019.

Cali Bastow

Purchasing Agent III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,485

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $52,106
Overtime: $169
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,210
Total compensation: $92,485

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Cali Bastow is a Purchasing Agent III at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $92,485.

Matthew Lazanich

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,464

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $61,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $89
Benefits: $30,515
Total compensation: $92,464

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Matthew Lazanich works as a Engineer II for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Matthew earned $92,464 in 2019.

James Johnston

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,442

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $42,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,214
Benefits: $39,496
Total compensation: $92,442

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James Johnston holds the role of Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,442.

Chase Johnson

Roadway Operations Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,415

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $52,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,082
Total compensation: $92,415

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Chase Johnson works as a Roadway Operations Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Chase earned $92,415 in 2019.

Nathan Nelson

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$92,237

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $56,038
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,380
Benefits: $33,820
Total compensation: $92,237

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At Department of Transportation, Nathan Nelson serves as a Engineer II within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2018 pay totaled $92,237.

Mark Makin

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,214

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,555
Benefits: $39,689
Total compensation: $92,214

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Mark Makin holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,214.

James Crofts

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,189

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $45,182
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,476
Benefits: $39,531
Total compensation: $92,189

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James Crofts holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,189.

Brent Jessen

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,164

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,146
Benefits: $39,994
Total compensation: $92,164

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Brent Jessen holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,164.

Rodger Genereux

Region Right of Way Control Coordinator/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,160

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $51,938
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,223
Total compensation: $92,160

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At Department of Transportation, Rodger Genereux serves as a Region Right of Way Control Coordinator within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,160.

Boyd Humpherys

Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,144

Sub-department: DOT Construction Management
Base pay: $57,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $570
Benefits: $34,080
Total compensation: $92,144

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At Department of Transportation, Boyd Humpherys serves as a Engineer Manager III - Administrative Udot within DOT Construction Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $92,144.

Richard Allen

Udot Regional Nepa/Nhpa Specialist/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$92,058

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $51,979
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,079
Total compensation: $92,058

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Richard Allen holds the role of Udot Regional Nepa/Nhpa Specialist at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $92,058.

Marcus Gleave

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,996

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,899
Benefits: $40,189
Total compensation: $91,996

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Marcus Gleave is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,996.

Joshua Stapley

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,943

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $54,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $268
Benefits: $37,222
Total compensation: $91,943

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Joshua Stapley is a Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. 2019 total compensation came to $91,943.

Kody Mckinnon

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,915

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $44,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,327
Benefits: $37,877
Total compensation: $91,915

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At Department of Transportation, Kody Mckinnon serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Region Management. Their 2019 pay totaled $91,915.

David Foley

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,905

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $51,458
Overtime: $4,660
Other pay: $1,362
Benefits: $34,426
Total compensation: $91,905

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David Foley is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $91,905.

John Jenkins

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,876

Sub-department: DOT Region Management
Base pay: $51,979
Overtime: $600
Other pay: $754
Benefits: $38,542
Total compensation: $91,876

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John Jenkins works as a Engineering Technician IV for Department of Transportation within DOT Region Management. John earned $91,876 in 2019.

Jeffrey Lewis

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$91,846

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $57,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $727
Benefits: $33,943
Total compensation: $91,846

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Jeffrey Lewis works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Jeffrey earned $91,846 in 2018.

Julie Anderson

Financial Analyst I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,784

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $50,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,023
Benefits: $39,884
Total compensation: $91,784

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Julie Anderson is a Financial Analyst I at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. 2019 total compensation came to $91,784.

Gary Orton

Trainer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,626

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,759
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,032
Benefits: $39,835
Total compensation: $91,626

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Gary Orton works as a Trainer III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Gary earned $91,626 in 2019.

Travis Seifers

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,492

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,005
Benefits: $40,029
Total compensation: $91,492

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Travis Seifers is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $91,492.

Shayne Hatch

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,466

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $41,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,793
Benefits: $39,073
Total compensation: $91,466

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Shayne Hatch works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Shayne earned $91,466 in 2019.

Andrew Gwynn

Engineer II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$91,461

Sub-department: DOT Construction Management
Base pay: $54,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $629
Benefits: $36,252
Total compensation: $91,461

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Andrew Gwynn is a Engineer II at Department of Transportation within DOT Construction Management. 2018 total compensation came to $91,461.

Jerry Bennett

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,461

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,827
Overtime: $4,461
Other pay: $799
Benefits: $39,373
Total compensation: $91,461

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Jerry Bennett works as a Transportation Technician III for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Jerry earned $91,461 in 2019.

Christopher Scribner

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$91,388

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $47,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,769
Benefits: $39,294
Total compensation: $91,388

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Christopher Scribner is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $91,388.