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 46

Adrian Sellars

GIS Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,859

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $29,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,829
Total compensation: $44,859

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Adrian Sellars is a GIS Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. 2019 total compensation came to $44,859.

Sean Frost

Transportation Technician II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,681

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,523
Total compensation: $44,681

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Sean Frost is a Transportation Technician II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $44,681.

Devan Meadows

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,639

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $24,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $19,953
Total compensation: $44,639

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Devan Meadows is a Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2018 total compensation came to $44,639.

Jesse Salazar

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,577

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $23,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $20,677
Total compensation: $44,577

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At Department of Transportation, Jesse Salazar serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist II within DOT Support Services. Their 2018 pay totaled $44,577.

Kirk Black

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,575

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $30,968
Overtime: $815
Other pay: $771
Benefits: $12,021
Total compensation: $44,575

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Kirk Black is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $44,575.

Brad Hardesty

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,575

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,941
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $817
Benefits: $20,817
Total compensation: $44,575

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Brad Hardesty holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $44,575.

Taylor Bullough

Program Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,572

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $32,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $12,172
Total compensation: $44,572

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At Department of Transportation, Taylor Bullough serves as a Program Manager within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $44,572.

Kyle Badura

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,488

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $31,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,369
Benefits: $12,077
Total compensation: $44,488

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Kyle Badura holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $44,488.

Michael Bair

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,472

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $25,934
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $18,539
Total compensation: $44,472

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Michael Bair is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $44,472.

Jon Ogden

Engineering Manager II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,449

Sub-department: DOT Construction Management
Base pay: $27,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $168
Benefits: $16,444
Total compensation: $44,449

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Jon Ogden works as a Engineering Manager II for Department of Transportation within DOT Construction Management. Jon earned $44,449 in 2019.

Liam Bradshaw

Information Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$44,353

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,145
Overtime: $1,086
Other pay: $554
Benefits: $14,569
Total compensation: $44,353

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Liam Bradshaw holds the role of Information Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $44,353.

Kevin Deeben

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,282

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $21,064
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $406
Benefits: $22,812
Total compensation: $44,282

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Kevin Deeben is a Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $44,282.

Nancy Nisonger

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$44,267

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $708
Benefits: $16,031
Total compensation: $44,267

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Nancy Nisonger holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist II at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $44,267.

Aimee Wignall

Accounting Technician III/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$44,011

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $23,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $610
Benefits: $20,250
Total compensation: $44,011

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At Department of Transportation, Aimee Wignall serves as a Accounting Technician III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $44,011.

Leonel Nieto

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,992

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $27,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $16,152
Total compensation: $43,992

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Leonel Nieto holds the role of Senior Business Analyst at Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,992.

Charli-Ann Albright

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,896

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $26,528
Overtime: $68
Other pay: $1,612
Benefits: $15,688
Total compensation: $43,896

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At Department of Transportation, Charli-Ann Albright serves as a Transportation Technician I within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,896.

Debra Gerrity

Motor Carrier Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$43,802

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,079
Overtime: $652
Other pay: $743
Benefits: $20,328
Total compensation: $43,802

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At Department of Transportation, Debra Gerrity serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,802.

Shanna Roundy

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$43,644

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $524
Benefits: $20,344
Total compensation: $43,644

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At Department of Transportation, Shanna Roundy serves as a Motor Carrier Specialist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,644.

Jacob Glover

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$43,614

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,040
Benefits: $15,524
Total compensation: $43,614

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Jacob Glover holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $43,614.

Wayne Jackson

Shop Supervisor/Department of Transportation

2017 total comp

$43,540

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $20,093
Overtime: $126
Other pay: $5,467
Benefits: $17,855
Total compensation: $43,540

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At Department of Transportation, Wayne Jackson serves as a Shop Supervisor within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2017 pay totaled $43,540.

Tyrell Wood

Engineering Manager I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,477

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $26,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $906
Benefits: $16,496
Total compensation: $43,477

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Tyrell Wood holds the role of Engineering Manager I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,477.

Nimmi Nambiar

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,475

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $28,745
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $320
Benefits: $14,410
Total compensation: $43,475

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Nimmi Nambiar works as a Senior Business Analyst for Department of Transportation within DOT Engineering Services. Nimmi earned $43,475 in 2019.

John Fraidenburg

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,411

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $17,837
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $25,315
Total compensation: $43,411

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At Department of Transportation, John Fraidenburg serves as a Engineer III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,411.

Jason Runyan

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,238

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,095
Benefits: $17,337
Total compensation: $43,238

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Jason Runyan holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,238.

Michelle Crofts

Office Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$43,215

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $24,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $107
Benefits: $18,848
Total compensation: $43,215

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At Department of Transportation, Michelle Crofts serves as a Office Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $43,215.

Adam Gines

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,205

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,038
Overtime: $632
Other pay: $1,923
Benefits: $18,613
Total compensation: $43,205

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At Department of Transportation, Adam Gines serves as a Transportation Technician III within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Their 2019 pay totaled $43,205.

Ramiro Collazo

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,069

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $21,841
Overtime: $1,814
Other pay: $1,073
Benefits: $18,342
Total compensation: $43,069

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Ramiro Collazo holds the role of Transportation Technician I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,069.

Ryan Davis

Roadway Safety Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,055

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $26,402
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,320
Benefits: $15,334
Total compensation: $43,055

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Ryan Davis holds the role of Roadway Safety Specialist I at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $43,055.

Mackenzie Smith

Engineer III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$43,035

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $28,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $283
Benefits: $13,880
Total compensation: $43,035

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Mackenzie Smith works as a Engineer III for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Mackenzie earned $43,035 in 2019.

Jody Jacobs

Motor Carrier Specialist III/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$43,016

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $27,981
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,035
Total compensation: $43,016

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Jody Jacobs holds the role of Motor Carrier Specialist III at Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. In 2018, their total compensation was $43,016.

Lori Porter

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,934

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $25,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,748
Benefits: $11,930
Total compensation: $42,934

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Lori Porter holds the role of Engineering Technician IV at Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,934.

Amanda Knowlden

Legal Assistant (Paralegal) I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,893

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $15,238
Total compensation: $42,893

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Amanda Knowlden works as a Legal Assistant (Paralegal) I for Department of Transportation within Comp & Excess Pool. Amanda earned $42,893 in 2019.

Angela Oh

Financial Manager II/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$42,774

Sub-department: DOT Support Services
Base pay: $19,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,553
Benefits: $10,031
Total compensation: $42,774

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Angela Oh works as a Financial Manager II for Department of Transportation within DOT Support Services. Angela earned $42,774 in 2018.

Jeffrey Reynolds

Roadway Safety Manager/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,766

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $23,408
Overtime: $4,934
Other pay: $232
Benefits: $14,192
Total compensation: $42,766

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Jeffrey Reynolds holds the role of Roadway Safety Manager at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,766.

Joseph Maez

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,750

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $22,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $675
Benefits: $19,971
Total compensation: $42,750

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Joseph Maez is a Journey Auto Worker at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. 2019 total compensation came to $42,750.

Grant Potter

Information Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2018 total comp

$42,708

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $27,535
Overtime: $763
Other pay: $173
Benefits: $14,237
Total compensation: $42,708

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At Department of Transportation, Grant Potter serves as a Information Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $42,708.

Cody Wilstead

Transportation Technician I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,695

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $25,967
Overtime: $1,016
Other pay: $336
Benefits: $15,377
Total compensation: $42,695

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Cody Wilstead works as a Transportation Technician I for Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. Cody earned $42,695 in 2019.

Ronnie White

Transportation Technician III/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,626

Sub-department: DOT Operations/Maintenance
Base pay: $24,565
Overtime: $3,687
Other pay: $639
Benefits: $13,735
Total compensation: $42,626

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Ronnie White holds the role of Transportation Technician III at Department of Transportation within DOT Operations/Maintenance. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,626.

Benjamin Goddard

Roadway Safety Specialist II/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,480

Sub-department: DOT Engineering Services
Base pay: $21,767
Overtime: $2,735
Other pay: $517
Benefits: $17,462
Total compensation: $42,480

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At Department of Transportation, Benjamin Goddard serves as a Roadway Safety Specialist II within DOT Engineering Services. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,480.

Karen Wilding

Information Specialist I/Department of Transportation

2019 total comp

$42,471

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,297
Benefits: $18,622
Total compensation: $42,471

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At Department of Transportation, Karen Wilding serves as a Information Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $42,471.