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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 24

Tami Hoffman

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,386

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $188
Benefits: $31,250
Total compensation: $76,386

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tami Hoffman is a Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,386.

Janet Howes

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,384

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $45,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,082
Total compensation: $76,384

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Janet Howes works as a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Janet earned $76,384 in 2019.

Ana Holtey

Disability Determination Services Consultant/Department of Workforce Services

2017 total comp

$76,378

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $70,427
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $5,951
Total compensation: $76,378

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ana Holtey holds the role of Disability Determination Services Consultant at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. In 2017, their total compensation was $76,378.

Paula Ferrario

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,374

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $31,296
Total compensation: $76,374

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Paula Ferrario serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,374.

Dustin Townsend

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,351

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,730
Total compensation: $76,351

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Dustin Townsend holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,351.

Amy Rindlisbacher

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,339

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $34,580
Total compensation: $76,339

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Amy Rindlisbacher is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,339.

Rochelle Green

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,338

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $49,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $26,289
Total compensation: $76,338

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rochelle Green is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,338.

Thomas Longmore

Senior Business Analyst/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,284

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $45,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,324
Benefits: $29,060
Total compensation: $76,284

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Thomas Longmore serves as a Senior Business Analyst within Dws Unemployment Insurance. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,284.

Toni Sierra

Agency Travel/Contracts Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,284

Sub-department: DWS Administration
Base pay: $41,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $784
Benefits: $34,399
Total compensation: $76,284

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Toni Sierra works as a Agency Travel/Contracts Coordinator for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Administration. Toni earned $76,284 in 2019.

Claudia Huffman

Lead Claims Technician/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,282

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $39,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $34,600
Total compensation: $76,282

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Claudia Huffman works as a Lead Claims Technician for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Claudia earned $76,282 in 2019.

Emma Soto

Insurance Compliance Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,260

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $42,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $32,872
Total compensation: $76,260

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Emma Soto holds the role of Insurance Compliance Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,260.

Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo

Insurance Compliance Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,251

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $44,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $31,114
Total compensation: $76,251

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Shauna Scott-Bellaccomo is a Insurance Compliance Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $76,251.

May Chanthapannha

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,212

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $33,993
Total compensation: $76,212

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

May Chanthapannha is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,212.

Jillian Watkins

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,190

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $31,249
Total compensation: $76,190

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jillian Watkins holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,190.

Kerry Cole

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,160

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,659
Total compensation: $76,160

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kerry Cole holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,160.

Tim Olson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,155

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $825
Benefits: $31,066
Total compensation: $76,155

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Tim Olson serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,155.

Quinn Christensen

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,126

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $32,849
Total compensation: $76,126

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Quinn Christensen holds the role of Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,126.

John Cone

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,119

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,643
Total compensation: $76,119

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, John Cone serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,119.

Nancy Durrant

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,109

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $34,405
Total compensation: $76,109

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Nancy Durrant is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,109.

Suzanne Sanchez

Administrative Secretary/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,105

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $49,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $196
Benefits: $26,197
Total compensation: $76,105

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Suzanne Sanchez works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Suzanne earned $76,105 in 2019.

Craig Emett

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,100

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,167
Total compensation: $76,100

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Craig Emett is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,100.

Nathan Simpson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,096

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $117
Other pay: $748
Benefits: $34,525
Total compensation: $76,096

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Nathan Simpson holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,096.

Jenny Jensen

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,088

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $49,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $550
Benefits: $26,188
Total compensation: $76,088

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jenny Jensen works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Jenny earned $76,088 in 2019.

Tanya Smith

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,058

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $34,354
Total compensation: $76,058

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Tanya Smith serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,058.

Jacob Marino

Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,054

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $49,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $196
Benefits: $26,242
Total compensation: $76,054

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Jacob Marino serves as a Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,054.

Mark Wimber

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,050

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $34,347
Total compensation: $76,050

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Mark Wimber works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Mark earned $76,050 in 2019.

Katherine Abel

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,047

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $34,344
Total compensation: $76,047

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Katherine Abel is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,047.

Stacie Johnson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,014

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,017
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $34,400
Total compensation: $76,014

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Stacie Johnson is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,014.

Kristine Scott

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$76,013

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,498
Total compensation: $76,013

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kristine Scott is a Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $76,013.

Patricia Rose

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,996

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,044
Total compensation: $75,996

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Patricia Rose holds the role of Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,996.

Derrek Larson

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,983

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $45,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $29,594
Total compensation: $75,983

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Derrek Larson holds the role of Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,983.

Cecilia Shimanek

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,948

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,591
Overtime: $206
Other pay: $716
Benefits: $34,436
Total compensation: $75,948

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Cecilia Shimanek works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Cecilia earned $75,948 in 2019.

Rebecca Hatch

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,922

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $34,452
Total compensation: $75,922

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Rebecca Hatch serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,922.

Danielle Nay

Sensory Impairment Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,908

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $45,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,641
Benefits: $29,216
Total compensation: $75,908

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Danielle Nay holds the role of Sensory Impairment Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,908.

Victoria Solares

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,907

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $132
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $34,471
Total compensation: $75,907

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Victoria Solares serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,907.

Julie Beagley

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,906

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,345
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $31,161
Total compensation: $75,906

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Julie Beagley serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,906.

Mark Evans

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,887

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $43,826
Overtime: $411
Other pay: $1,151
Benefits: $30,500
Total compensation: $75,887

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Mark Evans works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. Mark earned $75,887 in 2019.

Misty Williams

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,875

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $34,171
Total compensation: $75,875

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Misty Williams is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $75,875.

Jeris Henderson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,838

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $34,072
Total compensation: $75,838

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Jeris Henderson serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,838.

Martha Soto

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$75,763

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $627
Benefits: $34,430
Total compensation: $75,763

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Martha Soto is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $75,763.