Utah / Legislative Research & General Counsel

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Legislative Research & General Counsel

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

The Legislative Research & General Counsel is part of the legislative branch — making laws, setting policy, and overseeing government.

In 2019, this agency had 201 employees with median total compensation of $3,017; the highest distinct record was $268,766.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $9.3M
Employees: 201
Median total: $3,017
Highest record: $268,766

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$33$244,046+

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

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 201 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($3,017) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $28,576 (62%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $2,755 (6%)
Benefits — $15,057 (32%)

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

$3,017

$67,468

$172,679

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $172,679 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,017. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Legis Session Intern

93 · $3,017

Legislative Associate General Counsel

17 · $148,561

Legislative Policy Analyst

13 · $157,134

Legislative Session Worker

9 · $5,154

Legis IT Staff III

8 · $157,070

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	$8.7M —	183 —	$3,015 —
2018	$9.2M ▲ 6.7%	194 ▲ 6.0%	$3,015 ±0%
2019	$9.3M ▲ 0.9%	201 ▲ 3.6%	$3,017 ±0%

Record list

Employees

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Mary Mower

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Mary Mower holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Jackson Murphy

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Jackson Murphy is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2018 total compensation came to $3,015.

Rylee Perry

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Rylee Perry holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Joshua Rebollo

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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At Legislative Research & General Counsel, Joshua Rebollo serves as a Legis Session Intern within Leg Research & General Counsel. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,015.

Christian Schneider

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Christian Schneider works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Christian earned $3,015 in 2018.

Brooke Schroeder

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Brooke Schroeder is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2018 total compensation came to $3,015.

Jake Summers

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Jake Summers holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Danica Topham

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Danica Topham holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Steven Torgesen

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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At Legislative Research & General Counsel, Steven Torgesen serves as a Legis Session Intern within Leg Research & General Counsel. Their 2018 pay totaled $3,015.

Bryan Valdivieso

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Bryan Valdivieso works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Bryan earned $3,015 in 2018.

Anahit Verdyan

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Anahit Verdyan works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Anahit earned $3,015 in 2018.

Sylas Witte

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Sylas Witte works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Sylas earned $3,015 in 2018.

Nichole Christensen

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Nichole Christensen works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Nichole earned $3,015 in 2017.

Jessica Daw

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Jessica Daw holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2017, their total compensation was $3,015.

Seth Gillespie

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Seth Gillespie holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Karson Eilers

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Karson Eilers works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Karson earned $3,015 in 2017.

Caroline Wright

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Caroline Wright holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Samantha Taylor

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Samantha Taylor holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Michael Scott

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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At Legislative Research & General Counsel, Michael Scott serves as a Legis Session Intern within Leg Research & General Counsel. Their 2017 pay totaled $3,015.

Alexander Nowjack

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Alexander Nowjack is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2017 total compensation came to $3,015.

Christopher Vizcardo-Rubio

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Christopher Vizcardo-Rubio is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2018 total compensation came to $3,015.

Andrew Garrett

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Andrew Garrett holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,015.

Ryan Robinson

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$3,015

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $240
Total compensation: $3,015

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Ryan Robinson works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Ryan earned $3,015 in 2017.

Travis Wald

Legislative Session Worker/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,014

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $239
Total compensation: $3,014

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Travis Wald works as a Legislative Session Worker for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Travis earned $3,014 in 2018.

Britt Olson

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$3,014

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $239
Total compensation: $3,014

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Britt Olson is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2019 total compensation came to $3,014.

Jennica Willden

Legislative Session Worker/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$3,010

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,775
Benefits: $235
Total compensation: $3,010

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Jennica Willden holds the role of Legislative Session Worker at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2018, their total compensation was $3,010.

Leah Thacker

Legislative Bill and Data Management Specialist I/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,932

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,661
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,271
Total compensation: $2,932

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Leah Thacker works as a Legislative Bill and Data Management Specialist I for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Leah earned $2,932 in 2019.

William Flowers

Legislative Systems Specialist/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,723

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $2,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $703
Total compensation: $2,723

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At Legislative Research & General Counsel, William Flowers serves as a Legislative Systems Specialist within Leg Research & General Counsel. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,723.

Angela Haskell

Legislative Bill and Data Management Specialist I/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,689

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $1,108
Total compensation: $2,689

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Angela Haskell holds the role of Legislative Bill and Data Management Specialist I at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,689.

Newlyn Kiem

Legislative Executive Assistant/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,622

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $862
Total compensation: $2,622

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Newlyn Kiem is a Legislative Executive Assistant at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2019 total compensation came to $2,622.

Debra Hale

Legislative Receptionist/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,552

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $889
Total compensation: $2,552

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Debra Hale holds the role of Legislative Receptionist at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2019, their total compensation was $2,552.

Susan Christopherson

Legislative Session Worker/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$2,429

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $2,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $305
Total compensation: $2,429

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Susan Christopherson is a Legislative Session Worker at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2019 total compensation came to $2,429.

Jared Bovee

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$2,011

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,850
Benefits: $161
Total compensation: $2,011

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Jared Bovee holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2017, their total compensation was $2,011.

Dirk Gum

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$1,510

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,387
Benefits: $123
Total compensation: $1,510

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At Legislative Research & General Counsel, Dirk Gum serves as a Legis Session Intern within Leg Research & General Counsel. Their 2017 pay totaled $1,510.

Elise Scott

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$1,505

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,388
Benefits: $117
Total compensation: $1,505

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Elise Scott holds the role of Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,505.

Dirk Causey

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$1,505

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,388
Benefits: $117
Total compensation: $1,505

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Dirk Causey is a Legis Session Intern at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. 2017 total compensation came to $1,505.

Judith Nielsen

Legislative Administrative Assistant/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$1,379

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $82
Total compensation: $1,379

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Judith Nielsen works as a Legislative Administrative Assistant for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Judith earned $1,379 in 2019.

Kathryn Macdonald

Legislative Research Assistant/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2018 total comp

$1,368

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $170
Total compensation: $1,368

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Kathryn Macdonald works as a Legislative Research Assistant for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Kathryn earned $1,368 in 2018.

William Flowers

Legislative IT Technical Support Specialist/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2019 total comp

$1,361

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $1,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $351
Total compensation: $1,361

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William Flowers holds the role of Legislative IT Technical Support Specialist at Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,361.

Aaron Pentico

Legis Session Intern/Legislative Research & General Counsel

2017 total comp

$1,005

Sub-department: LEG Research & General Counsel
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $925
Benefits: $80
Total compensation: $1,005

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Aaron Pentico works as a Legis Session Intern for Legislative Research & General Counsel within Leg Research & General Counsel. Aaron earned $1,005 in 2017.