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 7

Heather Shuman

Dws Manager I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,797

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $60,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $607
Benefits: $41,586
Total compensation: $102,797

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At Department of Workforce Services, Heather Shuman serves as a Dws Manager I within Dws Unemployment Insurance. Their 2019 pay totaled $102,797.

Lora Rees

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,745

Sub-department: DWS HCD Division
Base pay: $60,195
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $685
Benefits: $41,865
Total compensation: $102,745

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At Department of Workforce Services, Lora Rees serves as a Program Specialist - Dws within Dws Hcd Division. Their 2019 pay totaled $102,745.

Christine Mayne

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,632

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $60,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: -$2
Benefits: $41,856
Total compensation: $102,632

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Christine Mayne holds the role of Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $102,632.

Jonathan Uriarte

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,550

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $59,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $41,945
Total compensation: $102,550

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Jonathan Uriarte is a Claims Examiner III at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2019 total compensation came to $102,550.

Michael Cook

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,492

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $898
Benefits: $41,845
Total compensation: $102,492

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Michael Cook is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $102,492.

Victoria Smeltzer

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$102,364

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $60,320
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $41,944
Total compensation: $102,364

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Victoria Smeltzer holds the role of Rehabilitation Counselor II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. In 2019, their total compensation was $102,364.

Elizabeth Carver

Program Manager, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2017 total comp

$102,079

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $65,280
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,323
Benefits: $32,476
Total compensation: $102,079

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Elizabeth Carver works as a Program Manager, Dws for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Elizabeth earned $102,079 in 2017.

Susan Clayson

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,750

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $58,448
Overtime: $4,131
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $37,821
Total compensation: $101,750

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At Department of Workforce Services, Susan Clayson serves as a Claims Examiner III within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $101,750.

Kaylee Beck

Financial Manager I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,735

Sub-department: DWS Administration
Base pay: $68,209
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,553
Benefits: $31,973
Total compensation: $101,735

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At Department of Workforce Services, Kaylee Beck serves as a Financial Manager I within Dws Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $101,735.

Becky Smart

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,625

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $61,214
Overtime: $2,053
Other pay: $7,700
Benefits: $30,657
Total compensation: $101,625

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At Department of Workforce Services, Becky Smart serves as a Claims Examiner III within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $101,625.

Frank Trivino

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,609

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,726
Total compensation: $101,609

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Frank Trivino is a Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $101,609.

David Bramble

Dws Manager I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,542

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $59,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $41,679
Total compensation: $101,542

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David Bramble is a Dws Manager I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. 2019 total compensation came to $101,542.

Darrin Jenson

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,524

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,446
Overtime: $472
Other pay: $228
Benefits: $41,378
Total compensation: $101,524

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Darrin Jenson holds the role of Workforce Services Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $101,524.

George Loesch Iii

Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,490

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $59,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $41,589
Total compensation: $101,490

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George Loesch Iii is a Rehab Supervisor/Program Specialist at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2019 total compensation came to $101,490.

Trenton Marsh

Trainer II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,207

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $57,855
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,737
Benefits: $41,615
Total compensation: $101,207

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Trenton Marsh holds the role of Trainer II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. In 2019, their total compensation was $101,207.

Carilee Wilson

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,086

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,577
Total compensation: $101,086

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At Department of Workforce Services, Carilee Wilson serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $101,086.

James Stavros

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,054

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $41,386
Total compensation: $101,054

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James Stavros holds the role of Workforce Services Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $101,054.

Pamela Werner

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,017

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75
Benefits: $41,418
Total compensation: $101,017

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Pamela Werner holds the role of Workforce Services Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $101,017.

Angela Kirsling

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$101,003

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $63,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,000
Total compensation: $101,003

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Angela Kirsling works as a Workforce Services Specialist II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. Angela earned $101,003 in 2019.

Barbara Bennett

Claims Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,987

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $52,063
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,000
Benefits: $40,923
Total compensation: $100,987

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Barbara Bennett works as a Claims Supervisor for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Barbara earned $100,987 in 2019.

Patrice West

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,965

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,560
Total compensation: $100,965

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Patrice West holds the role of Workforce Services Specialist II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,965.

Diane Hunter

Dws Manager I/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,883

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $66,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $977
Benefits: $33,116
Total compensation: $100,883

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Diane Hunter holds the role of Dws Manager I at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,883.

Joel Finch

Licensed Clinical Therapist/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,861

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $59,488
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,373
Total compensation: $100,861

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At Department of Workforce Services, Joel Finch serves as a Licensed Clinical Therapist within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,861.

John Degraw

Trainer II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,838

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $58,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $783
Benefits: $41,520
Total compensation: $100,838

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John Degraw is a Trainer II at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. 2019 total compensation came to $100,838.

Darija Cerninski

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,817

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $62,525
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $38,092
Total compensation: $100,817

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At Department of Workforce Services, Darija Cerninski serves as a Workforce Services Supervisor within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,817.

Dustin Bailey

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,816

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $59,093
Overtime: $1,918
Other pay: $3,850
Benefits: $35,956
Total compensation: $100,816

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Dustin Bailey works as a Claims Examiner III for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Dustin earned $100,816 in 2019.

Darren Rogers

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,811

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $67,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $33,003
Total compensation: $100,811

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Darren Rogers holds the role of Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,811.

Rachael Lancaster

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,757

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $58,942
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $428
Benefits: $41,387
Total compensation: $100,757

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Rachael Lancaster is a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $100,757.

Maryana Valles

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,753

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $52,654
Overtime: $9,156
Other pay: $1,495
Benefits: $37,448
Total compensation: $100,753

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Maryana Valles is a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $100,753.

Aimee Langone

Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,723

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $60,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $39,845
Total compensation: $100,723

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Aimee Langone works as a Vocational Rehabilitation Coordinator for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Aimee earned $100,723 in 2019.

John Pace

Unemployment Insurance Specialist Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,646

Sub-department: DWS Unemployment Insurance
Base pay: $59,072
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $40,782
Total compensation: $100,646

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John Pace holds the role of Unemployment Insurance Specialist Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Unemployment Insurance. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,646.

Marcie Fernelius

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,643

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $58,891
Overtime: $557
Other pay: $8,514
Benefits: $32,681
Total compensation: $100,643

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Marcie Fernelius holds the role of Claims Examiner III at Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,643.

Kerri Pearson

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,628

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $59,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100
Benefits: $41,328
Total compensation: $100,628

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Kerri Pearson works as a Rehabilitation Counselor II for Department of Workforce Services within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Kerri earned $100,628 in 2019.

James Robson

Senior Economist, Department of Workforce Services/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,460

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $62,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,498
Total compensation: $100,460

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James Robson is a Senior Economist, Department of Workforce Services at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $100,460.

Leigh Page

Workforce Services Specialist II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,390

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $57,803
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,348
Benefits: $41,239
Total compensation: $100,390

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At Department of Workforce Services, Leigh Page serves as a Workforce Services Specialist II within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,390.

Jackie Fuahala

Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,376

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $49,897
Overtime: $14,857
Other pay: $4,058
Benefits: $31,564
Total compensation: $100,376

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At Department of Workforce Services, Jackie Fuahala serves as a Quality Control Data Analyst, Dws within Dws Operations & Policy. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,376.

Marnie West

Rehabilitation Counselor II/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,313

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $58,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $157
Benefits: $41,369
Total compensation: $100,313

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At Department of Workforce Services, Marnie West serves as a Rehabilitation Counselor II within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,313.

Paul Ingersoll

Claims Examiner III/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,191

Sub-department: DWS State Office of Rehabilitation
Base pay: $58,302
Overtime: $378
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $41,160
Total compensation: $100,191

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At Department of Workforce Services, Paul Ingersoll serves as a Claims Examiner III within Dws State Office of Rehabilitation. Their 2019 pay totaled $100,191.

Shonie Barker

Workforce Services Supervisor/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$100,175

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $62,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,463
Total compensation: $100,175

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Shonie Barker is a Workforce Services Supervisor at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $100,175.

Eden Johnson

Program Specialist - Dws/Department of Workforce Services

2019 total comp

$99,914

Sub-department: DWS Operations & Policy
Base pay: $56,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,524
Benefits: $41,105
Total compensation: $99,914

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Eden Johnson is a Program Specialist - Dws at Department of Workforce Services within Dws Operations & Policy. 2019 total compensation came to $99,914.