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 29

Kristine Larson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,998

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $41,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $998
Benefits: $30,234
Total compensation: $72,998

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kristine Larson works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Kristine earned $72,998 in 2019.

Jon Romero

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2018 total comp

$72,967

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $41,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $30,670
Total compensation: $72,967

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jon Romero is a Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2018 total compensation came to $72,967.

Benjamin Barucija

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,966

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $33,770
Total compensation: $72,966

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Benjamin Barucija works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Benjamin earned $72,966 in 2019.

Jacquelyn Harris

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,924

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,622
Total compensation: $72,924

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jacquelyn Harris is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,924.

Sherida Hicks

Rehabilitation Counselor I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,907

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $46,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,181
Benefits: $25,134
Total compensation: $72,907

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Sherida Hicks serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor I within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,907.

Malida Stram

Office Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,889

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,563
Overtime: $779
Other pay: $158
Benefits: $33,390
Total compensation: $72,889

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Malida Stram holds the role of Office Specialist I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,889.

Lisa Peterson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2018 total comp

$72,875

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $44,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,106
Benefits: $27,716
Total compensation: $72,875

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Lisa Peterson holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2018, their total compensation was $72,875.

Dale Nielson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,868

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,076
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $32,419
Total compensation: $72,868

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Dale Nielson holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,868.

Tenzin Tsering

Disability Claims Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,836

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $41,929
Overtime: $809
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $28,798
Total compensation: $72,836

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Tenzin Tsering is a Disability Claims Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2019 total compensation came to $72,836.

Cynthia Bedore

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,774

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $29,822
Total compensation: $72,774

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Cynthia Bedore works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Cynthia earned $72,774 in 2019.

Christy Cedarstrom

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,766

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,605
Overtime: $278
Other pay: $798
Benefits: $33,084
Total compensation: $72,766

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Christy Cedarstrom is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,766.

Lorena Padilla

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,764

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,335
Total compensation: $72,764

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Lorena Padilla holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,764.

Eric Faulkner

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,712

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,422
Total compensation: $72,712

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Eric Faulkner holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,712.

Alexx Goeller

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,703

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $48,074
Overtime: $143
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $23,986
Total compensation: $72,703

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Alexx Goeller holds the role of Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,703.

Xochitl Ruiz

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,693

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $185
Benefits: $33,029
Total compensation: $72,693

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Xochitl Ruiz holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,693.

Jamie Guenon

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,657

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,025
Overtime: $2,002
Other pay: $4,800
Benefits: $27,831
Total compensation: $72,657

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Jamie Guenon serves as a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,657.

Dennis Canning

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,615

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $42,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $30,266
Total compensation: $72,615

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Dennis Canning serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,615.

Doris Adams

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,598

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $46,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $598
Benefits: $25,196
Total compensation: $72,598

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Doris Adams holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,598.

Jordan Katcher

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,567

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,120
Benefits: $23,531
Total compensation: $72,567

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Jordan Katcher serves as a Program Specialist - Dws within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,567.

Brandon Haslam

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,510

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,915
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $32,595
Total compensation: $72,510

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Brandon Haslam holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,510.

Carrie Mascaro

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,474

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $33,377
Total compensation: $72,474

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Carrie Mascaro is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,474.

Traci Cahill

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,426

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $826
Benefits: $32,996
Total compensation: $72,426

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Traci Cahill works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Traci earned $72,426 in 2019.

Adrie Green

Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2018 total comp

$72,401

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $48,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $23,792
Total compensation: $72,401

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Adrie Green is a Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2018 total compensation came to $72,401.

Adam Hardman

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,396

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $37,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,321
Benefits: $33,261
Total compensation: $72,396

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Adam Hardman is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,396.

Desiree Jones

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,388

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,630
Overtime: $1,439
Other pay: $993
Benefits: $30,326
Total compensation: $72,388

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Desiree Jones holds the role of Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,388.

Sharon Hawes

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,357

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,088
Overtime: $223
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $31,746
Total compensation: $72,357

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Sharon Hawes serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,357.

Anel Dade

Auditor II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,353

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $41,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $30,462
Total compensation: $72,353

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Anel Dade is a Auditor II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $72,353.

Jelena Pasalic

Insurance Compliance Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,340

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $41,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $29,882
Total compensation: $72,340

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jelena Pasalic is a Insurance Compliance Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $72,340.

Rick Brenkmann

Workforce Services Specialist I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,338

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $38,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $33,078
Total compensation: $72,338

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Rick Brenkmann holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,338.

Sarah Guzman

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,318

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $32,545
Total compensation: $72,318

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Sarah Guzman is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,318.

Diana Flores

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,314

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $39,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $32,503
Total compensation: $72,314

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Diana Flores holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $72,314.

Lori Jacobazzi

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,314

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $400
Benefits: $31,208
Total compensation: $72,314

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Lori Jacobazzi is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $72,314.

Rhina Bento

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,256

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $40,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,279
Total compensation: $72,256

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Rhina Bento serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,256.

Valerie Olsen

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$72,251

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $38,686
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,565
Total compensation: $72,251

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Workforce Services, Valerie Olsen serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $72,251.

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

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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

Source-specific fields

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

Source-specific fields

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

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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.