Utah / Department of Workforce Services

Agency file

Department of Workforce Services

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

The Department of Workforce Services supports the workforce — employment services, unemployment benefits, and enforcement of labor standards.

In 2019, this agency had 2,436 employees with median total compensation of $69,979; the highest distinct record was $243,597.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $158M
Employees: 2,436
Median total: $69,979
Highest record: $243,597

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$4$136,532+

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

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,436 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($69,979) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $38,509 (59%)
Overtime — $87 (0%)
Other — $509 (1%)
Benefits — $25,768 (40%)

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

$13,979

$43,620

$69,979

$84,039

$101,542

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,542 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $13,979. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Workforce Services Specialist II

763 · $71,733

Program Specialist - Dws

125 · $86,460

Workforce Services Specialist I

123 · $27,774

Workforce Services Specialist I

104 · $48,598

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws

83 · $82,339

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	$157.7M —	2,612 —	$66,037 —
2018	$158.9M ▲ 0.7%	2,476 ▼ 5.2%	$69,533 ▲ 5.3%
2019	$158M ▼ 0.5%	2,436 ▼ 1.6%	$69,979 ▲ 0.6%

Record list

Employees

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Sonya Erickson

Office Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,250

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,563
Overtime: $7
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $33,280
Total compensation: $72,250

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Sonya Erickson holds the role of Office Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,250.

Debra Zavala

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,237

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $46,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $25,233
Total compensation: $72,237

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Debra Zavala holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,237.

Pokhui Walters

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,209

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,162
Total compensation: $72,209

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Pokhui Walters holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,209.

Cecilia Giron

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,196

Sub-department: DWS General Assistance
Base pay: $42,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,076
Total compensation: $72,196

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Cecilia Giron serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws General Assistance. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,196.

Mona Kadir

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,185

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $46,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $25,193
Total compensation: $72,185

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Mona Kadir holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,185.

Lori Shook

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,167

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,643
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $30,124
Total compensation: $72,167

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Lori Shook works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Lori earned $72,167 in 2019.

Pamela Fielding

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,125

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $29,959
Total compensation: $72,125

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Pamela Fielding is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,125.

Hamza Salman

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,105

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $171
Benefits: $32,297
Total compensation: $72,105

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Hamza Salman serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,105.

Jared Hale

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,093

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $32,415
Total compensation: $72,093

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jared Hale holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,093.

Diana Harms

Office Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,073

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $41,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $30,091
Total compensation: $72,073

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Diana Harms serves as a Office Specialist I within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,073.

Cami Graff

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,059

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $41,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $30,096
Total compensation: $72,059

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Cami Graff holds the role of Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,059.

Shannon Manchester

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,015

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,452
Total compensation: $72,015

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Shannon Manchester is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,015.

Unuaki Pilivi

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,932

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,112
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,820
Total compensation: $71,932

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Unuaki Pilivi holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,932.

Patricia Dall'Orso

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,919

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,823
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $32,996
Total compensation: $71,919

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Patricia Dall'Orso works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Patricia earned $71,919 in 2019.

Natalie Moulding

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,917

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,439
Total compensation: $71,917

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Natalie Moulding is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $71,917.

Jackie Mcatee

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,900

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,760
Total compensation: $71,900

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jackie Mcatee works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Jackie earned $71,900 in 2019.

Cristy Duncan

Workforce Services Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,826

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $38,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,052
Benefits: $32,232
Total compensation: $71,826

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Cristy Duncan works as a Workforce Services Specialist I for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. Cristy earned $71,826 in 2019.

Kristy Callich

Workforce Services Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,806

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $41,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $29,914
Total compensation: $71,806

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kristy Callich works as a Workforce Services Specialist I for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. Kristy earned $71,806 in 2019.

Teresa Fulton

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,763

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,039
Total compensation: $71,763

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Teresa Fulton holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,763.

Hollyce Tanner

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,741

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $32,835
Total compensation: $71,741

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Hollyce Tanner serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,741.

Jenny Kehr

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,740

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,016
Total compensation: $71,740

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jenny Kehr works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Jenny earned $71,740 in 2019.

Alejandro Rosas

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,733

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $39,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $960
Benefits: $31,772
Total compensation: $71,733

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Alejandro Rosas is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $71,733.

Beckie Turner

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,683

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $46,709
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $393
Benefits: $24,582
Total compensation: $71,683

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Beckie Turner serves as a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,683.

Jill Black

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,677

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $43,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,496
Total compensation: $71,677

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jill Black is a Workforce Services Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $71,677.

Kent Njord

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,600

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,018
Benefits: $29,825
Total compensation: $71,600

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kent Njord works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Kent earned $71,600 in 2019.

Ehdaa Ameen

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,562

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $42,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $28,835
Total compensation: $71,562

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ehdaa Ameen is a Rehabilitation Counselor II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2019 total compensation came to $71,562.

Logan Ellsworth

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,534

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,292
Benefits: $29,667
Total compensation: $71,534

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Logan Ellsworth holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,534.

Devon Hancock

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,488

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $798
Benefits: $29,821
Total compensation: $71,488

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Devon Hancock holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,488.

Steven Jenson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,485

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,880
Total compensation: $71,485

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Steven Jenson holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,485.

Kailey Campbell

Office Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,482

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $33,176
Total compensation: $71,482

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kailey Campbell works as a Office Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Kailey earned $71,482 in 2019.

Kathy Martinez

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,383

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $715
Benefits: $29,798
Total compensation: $71,383

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kathy Martinez is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $71,383.

Sanjin Mackovic

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,379

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $103
Other pay: $798
Benefits: $29,772
Total compensation: $71,379

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Sanjin Mackovic works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Sanjin earned $71,379 in 2019.

Siupeli Vainuku

Insurance Compliance Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,261

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $37,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $33,181
Total compensation: $71,261

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Siupeli Vainuku is a Insurance Compliance Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $71,261.

Norma Pech

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,231

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $45,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $798
Benefits: $24,823
Total compensation: $71,231

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Norma Pech is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $71,231.

Julio Carrillo

Workforce Services Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,228

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $38,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $32,539
Total compensation: $71,228

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Julio Carrillo is a Workforce Services Specialist I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $71,228.

Sheila Belnap

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,223

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $45,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $24,895
Total compensation: $71,223

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Sheila Belnap serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,223.

Heidi Marshall

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,222

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $37,994
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $33,178
Total compensation: $71,222

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Heidi Marshall serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,222.

Joshua Reeves

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,174

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $285
Benefits: $32,014
Total compensation: $71,174

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Joshua Reeves serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,174.

Rachana Keo

Workforce Services Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,148

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $37,590
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $32,958
Total compensation: $71,148

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rachana Keo is a Workforce Services Specialist I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $71,148.

Michele Visarraga

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$71,130

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $31,934
Total compensation: $71,130

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michele Visarraga holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,130.