City of Philadelphia / DHS Department of Human Services
Agency file
The DHS Department of Human Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2026, this agency had 1,416 employees with median total compensation of $19,332; the highest distinct record was $52,468.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,416 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($19,332) — 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 $30,529 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $10,365. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $72.9M — | 1,518 — | $48,586 — |
| 2020 | $100.6M ▲ 37.9% | 1,484 ▼ 2.2% | $69,362 ▲ 42.8% |
| 2021 | $97.2M ▼ 3.4% | 1,520 ▲ 2.4% | $67,836 ▼ 2.2% |
| 2022 | $102.1M ▲ 5.1% | 1,483 ▼ 2.4% | $72,390 ▲ 6.7% |
| 2023 | $75.9M ▼ 25.6% | 1,419 ▼ 4.3% | $53,102 ▼ 26.6% |
| 2024 | $116.5M ▲ 53.5% | 1,474 ▲ 3.9% | $78,945 ▲ 48.7% |
| 2025 | $117.4M ▲ 0.8% | 1,514 ▲ 2.7% | $81,161 ▲ 2.8% |
| 2026 | $27.5M ▼ 76.6% | 1,416 ▼ 6.5% | $19,332 ▼ 76.2% |
Record list
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Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Gunner Taylor serves as a Social Services Aide. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,871.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rosmy Joseph works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Rosmy earned $10,871 in 2026.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Elizabeth Halpin holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,858.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lesley Nibbs works as a Social Services Aide for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lesley earned $10,856 in 2026.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jennifer Williams-Thompson is a Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $10,856.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Charles Seymore works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Charles earned $10,827 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Patricia Johnson works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Patricia earned $10,819 in 2021.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Muslimah Abdul-Jabbar holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,812.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Takeira Simon serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $10,806.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Cindy Ingram holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,796.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jordaya Dix serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $10,749.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Tyeisha Fletcher serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,743.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Samantha Saldivar holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,734.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rose Hounkpatin is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $10,686.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Terrence Smith holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,684.
Account Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sara Mcnelis holds the role of Account Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,673.
Certified Peer/Youth Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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Natasha Parks-Graham works as a Certified Peer/Youth Specialist for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Natasha earned $10,657 in 2026.
Certified Peer/Youth Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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Emery Mcneil works as a Certified Peer/Youth Specialist for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Emery earned $10,657 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Paulette Hagan holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $10,651.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Joyce Brown-Rodriguez serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $10,637.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Veronica Bennie serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,629.
Account Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lisa Brown holds the role of Account Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,604.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Seyna Mushington holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,578.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Melissa Zibelman works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Melissa earned $10,571 in 2024.
Contracts Auditor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pablo Salom Portela is a Contracts Auditor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $10,568.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, David Elliott serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,560.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jesse Rutling works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jesse earned $10,559 in 2026.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jeanae Summers works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jeanae earned $10,510 in 2022.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Marquis St. Paul works as a Data Service Support Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Marquis earned $10,509 in 2026.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marquita Poteat serves as a Clerical Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,483.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lionell Barther serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,452.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marques Biddle-Johnson serves as a Recreation Specialty Instructor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,433.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Angella Cooper serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $10,415.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Zavon Richardson works as a Social Services Aide for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Zavon earned $10,408 in 2026.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tiffany Worrell holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,405.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Portia Nelson serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,404.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Merina Shaji serves as a Social Services Aide. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,379.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robi Wilson Vallieth holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $10,369.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jahaida Rivera serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,369.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Chuante Kelly-Whitaker serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $10,365.