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City of Philadelphia / DHS Department of Human Services / Secretary

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Secretary

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

22 employees hold this title in DHS Department of Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $10,881, below the department median of $19,332.

Employees
22
Total payroll
$375.7K
Role median
$10,881
Agency median
$19,332
Comparison
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What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$46,935+

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How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City of Philadelphia

Secretary is held in 13 City of Philadelphia departments. In DHS Department of Human Services, the median of $10,881 ranks #13 of 13.

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Secretary beyond City of Philadelphia

This role is reported in 27 jurisdictions. In City of Philadelphia, the median of $13,516 ranks #26 of 27. See Secretary across all of City of Philadelphia

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Patricia Lewis

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp
$48,047
Base pay
$46,951
Overtime
$283
Other pay
$813
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,047
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
35202
Total Pay
$48,047

Patricia Lewis works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Patricia earned $48,047 in 2025.

Virginia Smith

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp
$45,399
Base pay
$43,913
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,399
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
18759
Total Pay
$45,399

At DHS Department of Human Services, Virginia Smith serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,399.

Linda Stewart

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp
$42,410
Base pay
$41,787
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$623
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,410
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$42,637
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
36795
Total Pay
$42,410

Linda Stewart holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $42,410.

Kimberly Gohery

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp
$36,304
Base pay
$35,165
Overtime
$191
Other pay
$948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$36,304
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$41,513
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
10817
Total Pay
$36,304

Kimberly Gohery holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $36,304.

Harriet Ryan

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2021 total comp
$27,750
Base pay
$13,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$27,750
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$40,288
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
2996
Total Pay
$27,750

At DHS Department of Human Services, Harriet Ryan serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $27,750.

Cheryl Gadson

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp
$22,270
Base pay
$17,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,391
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$22,270
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$41,295
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
24921
Total Pay
$22,270

Cheryl Gadson works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Cheryl earned $22,270 in 2022.

Felicia Granger

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$21,165
Base pay
$11,191
Overtime
$9,058
Other pay
$916
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$21,165
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
19171
Total Pay
$21,165

Felicia Granger works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Felicia earned $21,165 in 2026.

Wanda Kachigian

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp
$16,535
Base pay
$8,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,571
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,535
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$42,637
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
6248
Total Pay
$16,535

Wanda Kachigian is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $16,535.

Orissa Henderson

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$16,025
Base pay
$14,871
Overtime
$839
Other pay
$316
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$16,025
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
10936
Total Pay
$16,025

At DHS Department of Human Services, Orissa Henderson serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,025.

Krystle Young

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp
$15,179
Base pay
$14,479
Overtime
$176
Other pay
$524
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,179
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$38,456
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
30614
Total Pay
$15,179

Krystle Young holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $15,179.

Carmella Ryder

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$11,396
Base pay
$10,958
Overtime
$55
Other pay
$384
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,396
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
19151
Total Pay
$11,396

Carmella Ryder holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,396.

Juanita Tellado-Perez

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$10,365
Base pay
$10,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,365
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,086
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
51123
Total Pay
$10,365

Juanita Tellado-Perez is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $10,365.

Jenelle Rogers

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$10,365
Base pay
$10,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,365
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,086
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
49398
Total Pay
$10,365

Jenelle Rogers holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,365.

Moe Pwint Phyu Min

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$10,242
Base pay
$10,242
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,242
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,086
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
51512
Total Pay
$10,242

Moe Pwint Phyu Min is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $10,242.

Alesska Marin

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$10,184
Base pay
$10,184
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,184
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$45,086
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
49138
Total Pay
$10,184

At DHS Department of Human Services, Alesska Marin serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,184.

Cheryl Mcdonald

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp
$9,765
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$9,765
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,765
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$42,637
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
4138
Total Pay
$9,765

Cheryl Mcdonald works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Cheryl earned $9,765 in 2023.

Amirra Williams

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp
$8,095
Base pay
$7,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$130
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,095
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$39,498
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
11175
Total Pay
$8,095

Amirra Williams works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Amirra earned $8,095 in 2019.

Mildred Scott

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp
$4,563
Base pay
$3,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$853
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,563
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$46,224
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
31897
Total Pay
$4,563

At DHS Department of Human Services, Mildred Scott serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,563.

Pamela Dorety

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2021 total comp
$4,050
Base pay
$772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$4,050
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$40,288
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
24155
Total Pay
$4,050

Pamela Dorety holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,050.

Karen Coleman-Laws

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$3,194
Base pay
$3,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$3,194
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
27832
Total Pay
$3,194

Karen Coleman-Laws is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $3,194.

Zaakirah Ousley

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp
$2,442
Base pay
$2,189
Overtime
$191
Other pay
$63
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$2,442
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$39,498
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
21894
Total Pay
$2,442

At DHS Department of Human Services, Zaakirah Ousley serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $2,442.

Juanita Cartwright

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp
$0
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$0
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary
$47,611
Employee Category
Civil Service
Job Code
1A18
Public Id
29998

Juanita Cartwright works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Juanita earned $0 in 2026.