Utah / Tax Commission

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Tax Commission

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

The Tax Commission manages public finances — collecting revenue and taxes, budgeting, accounting, and financial oversight.

In 2019, this agency had 913 employees with median total compensation of $55,612; the highest distinct record was $244,528.

Year: 2019
Employees: 913
Median total: $55,612
Highest record: $244,528

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$3$148,900+

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 913 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,612) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $33,107 (59%)
Overtime — $45 (0%)
Other — $765 (1%)
Benefits — $22,158 (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

$4,846

$20,748

$55,612

$81,753

$105,963

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,963 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $4,846. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Tax/Motor Vehicle Technician II

108 · $58,250

Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job

50 · $4,117

Compliance Agent III

47 · $78,586

Temporary/Seasonal Flsa Non-Exempt Job

46 · $4,114

Tax/Motor Vehicle Technician II

38 · $15,091

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 4

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$99,529

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $51,820
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $47,709
Total compensation: $99,529

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Not Provided holds the role of Investigator II, Post at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $99,529.

Joshua Nielsen

Research Consultant II/Tax Commission

2017 total comp

$99,475

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $58,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $639
Benefits: $39,839
Total compensation: $99,475

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Joshua Nielsen serves as a Research Consultant II within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2017 pay totaled $99,475.

Kimberly Flugga

Trainer III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$99,420

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $58,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $41,123
Total compensation: $99,420

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kimberly Flugga works as a Trainer III for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Kimberly earned $99,420 in 2019.

John Moody

Program Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$99,412

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $57,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,803
Benefits: $37,646
Total compensation: $99,412

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Pay Components: [object Object]

John Moody works as a Program Manager for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. John earned $99,412 in 2019.

Kevin Miles

Research Consultant I/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$99,178

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $59,223
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $633
Benefits: $39,322
Total compensation: $99,178

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Kevin Miles is a Research Consultant I at Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $99,178.

Gaylin Ford

Tax Compliance Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$98,597

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $57,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,490
Benefits: $37,138
Total compensation: $98,597

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Gaylin Ford works as a Tax Compliance Manager for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Gaylin earned $98,597 in 2019.

Robert Ure

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$98,503

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,866
Total compensation: $98,503

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Ure holds the role of Senior Business Analyst at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,503.

Jonathan Brockman

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$98,484

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $59,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $50
Benefits: $38,785
Total compensation: $98,484

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jonathan Brockman works as a Auditor IV for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Jonathan earned $98,484 in 2019.

Mark Shamo

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$98,480

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $58,825
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $402
Benefits: $39,253
Total compensation: $98,480

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Mark Shamo serves as a Auditor IV within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $98,480.

Earl Thomas

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$98,345

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $66,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,993
Total compensation: $98,345

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Earl Thomas holds the role of Senior Business Analyst at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $98,345.

Zane Stanger

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,882

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $58,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,925
Total compensation: $97,882

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Zane Stanger is a Auditor IV at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $97,882.

Russell Cazier

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,715

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $58,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $339
Benefits: $38,699
Total compensation: $97,715

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Russell Cazier serves as a Senior Business Analyst within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,715.

Taylor Killpack

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,643

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $62,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $34,527
Total compensation: $97,643

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Taylor Killpack serves as a Auditor IV within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $97,643.

Steven Shepherd

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,555

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $665
Benefits: $40,163
Total compensation: $97,555

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Steven Shepherd is a Auditor III at Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $97,555.

Heidi Ellison

Tax Compliance Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,338

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $56,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $40,554
Total compensation: $97,338

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Heidi Ellison holds the role of Tax Compliance Manager at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $97,338.

Steven Coleman

Tax Compliance Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,038

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $59,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $37,029
Total compensation: $97,038

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Steven Coleman works as a Tax Compliance Manager for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Steven earned $97,038 in 2019.

Scott Draper

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$97,021

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $59,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,030
Benefits: $36,748
Total compensation: $97,021

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Scott Draper works as a Auditor IV for Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. Scott earned $97,021 in 2019.

Debra Ross

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$96,989

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $57,637
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $38,852
Total compensation: $96,989

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Debra Ross is a Senior Business Analyst at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $96,989.

Ryan Brown

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$96,905

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $626
Benefits: $39,708
Total compensation: $96,905

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Ryan Brown works as a Auditor III for Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. Ryan earned $96,905 in 2019.

Robert Pero

Commissioner, Tax Commission/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$96,808

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $43,696
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $29,337
Benefits: $23,775
Total compensation: $96,808

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Robert Pero is a Commissioner, Tax Commission at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $96,808.

Dennis Morrison

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$96,346

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $56,147
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $39,899
Total compensation: $96,346

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Dennis Morrison serves as a Senior Business Analyst within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $96,346.

Craig Mcallister

Auditor IV/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$95,978

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $532
Benefits: $38,708
Total compensation: $95,978

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Craig Mcallister holds the role of Auditor IV at Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $95,978.

Maria Meneses

Tax Compliance Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$95,832

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $55,152
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,697
Benefits: $36,983
Total compensation: $95,832

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Maria Meneses is a Tax Compliance Manager at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $95,832.

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$95,695

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $49,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $46,384
Total compensation: $95,695

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Not Provided serves as a Investigator II, Post within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $95,695.

Priscilla Tidwell

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$95,684

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $55,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,784
Total compensation: $95,684

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Priscilla Tidwell serves as a Auditor III within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $95,684.

Tiffany Southworth

Audit Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$95,062

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $56,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $291
Benefits: $38,044
Total compensation: $95,062

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Tiffany Southworth serves as a Audit Manager within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $95,062.

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,973

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $48,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $45,660
Total compensation: $94,973

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Not Provided works as a Investigator II, Post for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Not earned $94,973 in 2019.

Marisela Chavez

Audit Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,924

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $56,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $38,289
Total compensation: $94,924

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Marisela Chavez serves as a Audit Manager within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $94,924.

Not Provided

Investigator II, Post/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,887

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $48,182
Overtime: $189
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $46,016
Total compensation: $94,887

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Not Provided is a Investigator II, Post at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $94,887.

Stephen Peterson

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,707

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $55,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,691
Total compensation: $94,707

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Stephen Peterson serves as a Auditor III within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $94,707.

Meckin Bless

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,612

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $55,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,596
Total compensation: $94,612

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Meckin Bless is a Auditor III at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2019 total compensation came to $94,612.

Zenas Herdegen

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,440

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $55,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $39,224
Total compensation: $94,440

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Zenas Herdegen serves as a Auditor III within Tax Commission Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $94,440.

Thomas Duvall

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$94,399

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $55,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $657
Benefits: $38,043
Total compensation: $94,399

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Thomas Duvall holds the role of Auditor III at Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $94,399.

Caralyn Streed

Senior Business Analyst/Tax Commission

2018 total comp

$94,341

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $49,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,514
Benefits: $36,706
Total compensation: $94,341

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Caralyn Streed works as a Senior Business Analyst for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Caralyn earned $94,341 in 2018.

Alex Seegmiller

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$93,958

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $56,838
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $37,120
Total compensation: $93,958

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Alex Seegmiller works as a Auditor III for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Alex earned $93,958 in 2019.

Benjamin Hulet

Tax Appraisal Specialist I/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$93,785

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $53,039
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,443
Benefits: $39,303
Total compensation: $93,785

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Benjamin Hulet works as a Tax Appraisal Specialist I for Tax Commission within Comp & Excess Pool. Benjamin earned $93,785 in 2019.

Jeanette Sever

Auditor III/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$93,649

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $53,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $483
Benefits: $39,370
Total compensation: $93,649

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Tax Commission, Jeanette Sever serves as a Auditor III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $93,649.

Kimberly Knorr

Tax Appraisal Specialist I/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$93,267

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $53,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $713
Benefits: $39,181
Total compensation: $93,267

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Kimberly Knorr holds the role of Tax Appraisal Specialist I at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. In 2019, their total compensation was $93,267.

Roger Barth

Research Consultant II/Tax Commission

2017 total comp

$92,843

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $58,564
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $153
Benefits: $34,127
Total compensation: $92,843

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Roger Barth is a Research Consultant II at Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. 2017 total compensation came to $92,843.

Jayne Gallo

Program Manager/Tax Commission

2019 total comp

$92,820

Sub-department: Tax Commission Administration
Base pay: $53,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $39,134
Total compensation: $92,820

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

Jayne Gallo works as a Program Manager for Tax Commission within Tax Commission Administration. Jayne earned $92,820 in 2019.