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 9
Homeless Coordinator/DHS
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Abibat Akodu holds the role of Homeless Coordinator at DHS. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,168. Their pay grade is 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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Monique Holliday Buchanan holds the role of Program Analyst at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,168. Their pay grade is 12.
Contract Liaison Specialist/DHS
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Leon Samuels is a Contract Liaison Specialist at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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Jasmine Richardson holds the role of Program Analyst at DHS. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,168. Their pay grade is 12.
Social Worker/DHS
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Dominique Morman is a Social Worker at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Social Worker/DHS
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James Parks is a Social Worker at DHS. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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At DHS, Rebecca Worrell serves as a Program Analyst. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Contract Liaison Specialist/DHS
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Dionna Route is a Contract Liaison Specialist at DHS. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Homeless Coordinator/DHS
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Jeri Ford is a Homeless Coordinator at DHS. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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At DHS, Gekia Baugh serves as a Program Analyst. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Community Liaison Specialist/DHS
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At DHS, Scottie Sibley serves as a Community Liaison Specialist. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Homeless Coordinator/DHS
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Shontay Clark is a Homeless Coordinator at DHS. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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Precious Washington works as a Program Analyst for DHS. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Precious earned $104,168 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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Zanielle Davis works as a Program Analyst for DHS. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Zanielle earned $104,168 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Program Analyst/DHS
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Tekara Odom- Crosby is a Program Analyst at DHS. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Contract Liaison Specialist/DHS
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Victor Tommey is a Contract Liaison Specialist at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. 2024 total compensation came to $104,168. They are classified at grade 12.
Supervisory Homeless Coordinat/DHS
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Michelle Holmes works as a Supervisory Homeless Coordinat for DHS. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Michelle earned $104,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.
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Payroll for Janela Straker (Supvy Social Services Represen, DHS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $103,840 in 2024.
Social Worker/DHS
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At DHS, Esther Williams serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,763. They are classified at grade 11.
Social Worker/DHS
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At DHS, Marvarene Carnegie serves as a Social Worker. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,763. They are classified at grade 11.
Social Worker/DHS
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Kim Wanza holds the role of Social Worker at DHS. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $103,763. Their pay grade is 11.
Social Worker/DHS
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Yolanda Scott is a Social Worker at DHS. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,763. They are classified at grade 11.
Investigator/DHS
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Clifton Chambers is a Investigator at DHS. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $103,333. They are classified at grade 12.
Investigator/DHS
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Wallace Sampson is a Investigator at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,333. They are classified at grade 12.
Hearing Examiner/DHS
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At DHS, Deborah Taylor-Godwin serves as a Hearing Examiner. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,333. They are classified at grade 12.
Special Assistant/DHS
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Quameice Harris holds the role of Special Assistant at DHS. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,333. Their pay grade is 12.
Administrative Support Specialist/DHS
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At DHS, Patricia Hunter serves as a Administrative Support Specialist. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $103,333. They are classified at grade 12.
Special Assistant/DHS
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At DHS, Monica Mcdonald serves as a Special Assistant. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $103,333. They are classified at grade 12.
Special Assistant/DHS
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Tynisha Owens works as a Special Assistant for DHS. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Tynisha earned $103,333 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.
Supervisory Homeless Coordinat/DHS
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Vernard Portis holds the role of Supervisory Homeless Coordinat at DHS. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $103,000. Their pay grade is 13.
Program Manager/DHS
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Jessica Bacon is a Program Manager at DHS. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). 2024 total compensation came to $102,288. They are classified at grade 13.
Supervisory Social Worker/DHS
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At DHS, Kara Carmichael serves as a Supervisory Social Worker. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $102,027. They are classified at grade 13.
Supervisory Investigator/DHS
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Rosalind Williams holds the role of Supervisory Investigator at DHS. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $102,027. Their pay grade is 12.
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Payroll for Eboni Green (Program Analyst, DHS) may cover more than one person; together they account for $102,018 in 2024.
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This Facilities Coordinator record at DHS for Cedric Tolson may represent several individuals, totaling $102,018 in 2024.
Management & Program Analyst/DHS
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At DHS, Tara Comstock-Green serves as a Management & Program Analyst. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $102,018. They are classified at grade 13.
Training Specialist/DHS
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Tara Mccoy is a Training Specialist at DHS. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $102,018. They are classified at grade 13.
Management & Program Analyst/DHS
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At DHS, Gloria Twesigye serves as a Management & Program Analyst. Records show a hire date of 2025/11/17. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,018. They are classified at grade 13.
Lead Human Resources Specialis/DHS
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At DHS, Tiera Lyles serves as a Lead Human Resources Specialis. Records show a hire date of 2025/01/13. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,018. They are classified at grade 13.
Management & Program Analyst/DHS
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Gabriel Mack is a Management & Program Analyst at DHS. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $102,018. They are classified at grade 13.