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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Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Felesha Akwei serves as a Administrative Technician. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,333.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Paul Scott is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,331.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Kenyna Farris serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,329.
Inventory Control Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shonda Young is a Inventory Control Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,324.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Daniel Williams holds the role of Semi-Skilled Laborer at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,317.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Brielle Ferraro serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $12,315.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sharelle Ivery works as a Clerical Supervisor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Sharelle earned $12,311 in 2026.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Thomas Lyons serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $12,260.
Electrician 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Craig Baker is a Electrician 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $12,259.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nicole Williams is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,249.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kimberly Frazier works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kimberly earned $12,230 in 2022.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Carolyn Thompson holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,229.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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April Frazier-Hailey holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,191.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Mosunmola Olubajo holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,184.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Antionette Coleman holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,176.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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George Chatburn Jr works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. George earned $12,176 in 2026.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Mckinley Shanks Jr works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Mckinley earned $12,166 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Carolyn Folk holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,157.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Angelina Owens is a Administrative Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $12,145.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Alexis Ashby serves as a Social Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $12,133.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Antionette Collins holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $12,115.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lana Polk works as a Data Service Support Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lana earned $12,107 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Security Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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James Rouse Jr works as a Juvenile Detention Security Guard for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. James earned $12,055 in 2021.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Everett Todd Iii holds the role of General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $12,012.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Laura Fliegel is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $12,010.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Taneshia Jones works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Taneshia earned $11,999 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Valerie Walker works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Valerie earned $11,971 in 2024.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alonza Benson works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Alonza earned $11,960 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lenaya Foster holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,958.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Elizabeth Morris holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,945.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Dominique Price-Jones serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,945.
Labor Crew Sub-Chief/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Alfred Williams serves as a Labor Crew Sub-Chief. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,941.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Carl Ford serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $11,939.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Naphtali Wilson holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,931.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tanya Ross works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tanya earned $11,929 in 2026.
Computer User Support Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Steven Wiley-Curtis serves as a Computer User Support Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,915.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Akisha Robinson holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,850.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tracy Brant is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,844.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Pomo works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Stephanie earned $11,844 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Dunphy works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Stephanie earned $11,844 in 2026.