District of Columbia / DHS
Agency file
The DHS delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2024, this agency had 1,348 employees with median total compensation of $89,329; the highest distinct record was $226,596.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,348 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,329) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $118,712 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $68,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
Highest-paid first / page 1
Acting Director/DHS
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Anne Pierre is a Acting Director at DHS. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $226,596. They are classified at grade E5.
Accounting Officer/DHS
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At DHS, Barbara Roberson serves as a Accounting Officer. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $214,712. They are classified at grade 16.
Supervisory Attorney Advisor/DHS
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Monica Brown works as a Supervisory Attorney Advisor for DHS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Monica earned $204,655 in 2024. Their pay grade is 02.
Chief Operating Officer/DHS
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At DHS, Tania Mortensen serves as a Chief Operating Officer. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $197,829. They are classified at grade 10.
Chief Information Officer/DHS
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Madan Burra works as a Chief Information Officer for DHS. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Madan earned $191,587 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Economic Security Administrato/DHS
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Brian Campbell is a Economic Security Administrato at DHS. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $186,737. They are classified at grade 16.
Attorney Advisor/DHS
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William Dunlap holds the role of Attorney Advisor at DHS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,639. Their pay grade is 14.
Capital Operations Project Manager/DHS
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Lisa Franklin works as a Capital Operations Project Manager for DHS. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Lisa earned $172,119 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Social Services Program Manager/DHS
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Francine Miller is a Social Services Program Manager at DHS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). 2024 total compensation came to $170,510. They are classified at grade 15.
Compliance & Account. Officer/DHS
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Christa Phillips is a Compliance & Account. Officer at DHS. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $170,396. They are classified at grade 15.
Human Resources Officer/DHS
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At DHS, Nicholas Gottlieb serves as a Human Resources Officer. Records show a hire date of 2026/02/23. Their 2024 pay totaled $170,000. They are classified at grade 15.
Attorney Advisor/DHS
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Mary Rayment holds the role of Attorney Advisor at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $168,943. Their pay grade is 14.
Policy and Program Support Man/DHS
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Katherine Gan works as a Policy and Program Support Man for DHS. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Katherine earned $165,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Chief of Staff/DHS
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Raessa Singh holds the role of Chief of Staff at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,000. Their pay grade is 10.
Deputy Administrative Family Services Administrative/DHS
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Debra Crawford holds the role of Deputy Administrative Family Services Administrative at DHS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $164,399. Their pay grade is 15.
Attorney Advisor/DHS
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Jordan Ballard is a Attorney Advisor at DHS. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $164,247. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Chief Operating Officer/DHS
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Lyndsey Miller-Vierra is a Deputy Chief Operating Officer at DHS. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $163,221. They are classified at grade 15.
Chief of Staff/DHS
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At DHS, David Ross serves as a Chief of Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $160,191. They are classified at grade 09.
Supervisory Investigator/DHS
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Paul Bowman holds the role of Supervisory Investigator at DHS. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $157,191. Their pay grade is 14.
IT Project Manager/DHS
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Brenda Monroe-Carr is a IT Project Manager at DHS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $157,058. They are classified at grade 15.
Administrative Officer/DHS
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Sherrie Benjamin is a Administrative Officer at DHS. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $156,560. They are classified at grade 14.
Deputy Administrator, Youth Se/DHS
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Sheila Clark works as a Deputy Administrator, Youth Se for DHS. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Sheila earned $156,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
IT Project Manager/DHS
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At DHS, Ernest Dolison serves as a IT Project Manager. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $155,250. They are classified at grade 15.
Deputy Administrative Homeless Services/DHS
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Anthony Newman is a Deputy Administrative Homeless Services at DHS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $155,209. They are classified at grade 15.
Communications and Community O/DHS
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Kevin Carpenter is a Communications and Community O at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $155,000. They are classified at grade 15.
Deputy Administrator for Opera/DHS
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Lotoya Bass works as a Deputy Administrator for Opera for DHS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Lotoya earned $155,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.
Deputy Administrator/DHS
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At DHS, Jenna Cevasco serves as a Deputy Administrator. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,202. They are classified at grade 15.
Deputy Administrator/DHS
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Carla Drake is a Deputy Administrator at DHS. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $151,062. They are classified at grade 15.
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This Deputy Administrator record at DHS for Darrell Cason may represent several individuals, totaling $149,500 in 2024.
Data Analysis Manager/DHS
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Shelita Martin works as a Data Analysis Manager for DHS. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Shelita earned $148,326 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
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This Supervisor HR Specialist (Empl/Labor Rel) record at DHS for Raemond Parrott may represent several individuals, totaling $148,000 in 2024.
Administrative Officer/DHS
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Brenda Perkins works as a Administrative Officer for DHS. Hired in 1984, they have about 40 years of service. Brenda earned $146,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
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Payroll for Adrian Govia (Human Resources Manager, DHS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,700 in 2024.
Supervisor Information Technician Specialist/DHS
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Dexter Clemons works as a Supervisor Information Technician Specialist for DHS. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Dexter earned $145,380 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
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Payroll for Erin Given (Program Manager, DHS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $145,000 in 2024.
Resource Allocation Officer/DHS
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Olamide Ogbara works as a Resource Allocation Officer for DHS. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Olamide earned $144,251 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.
Deputy Administrator for Innov/DHS
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At DHS, Stephanie Newman serves as a Deputy Administrator for Innov. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,196. They are classified at grade 15.
Special Assistant/DHS
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Sheila Jordan is a Special Assistant at DHS. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $141,709. They are classified at grade 14.
Policy Analyst/DHS
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At DHS, Theresa Early serves as a Policy Analyst. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $141,707. They are classified at grade 14.
Policy Analyst/DHS
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George Shepard works as a Policy Analyst for DHS. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). George earned $141,707 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.