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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Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vera Anderson is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,831.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pierre Mccall works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Pierre earned $11,828 in 2026.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Khadijah Alexander works as a Recreation Specialty Instructor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Khadijah earned $11,825 in 2026.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Andre Fallen works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Andre earned $11,803 in 2026.
Contracts Auditor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Yasmine Hunter serves as a Contracts Auditor 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $11,740.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Latonya Wright is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $11,703.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jahlill Clark serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,701.
Occupational Safety Technician 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jasmine Overton holds the role of Occupational Safety Technician 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,687.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Derrick Myers serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,681.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Michael Uhl serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $11,670.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robert Bevan works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Robert earned $11,663 in 2024.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Johari Kugenga holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,660.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Makir Davis serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,640.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Aundria Johnson holds the role of Administrative Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,614.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Emma Olshin serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $11,613.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Edrei Mcfadden holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,591.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Nicole Mccoy serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,585.
Management Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kimberly Panico works as a Management Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kimberly earned $11,577 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Saundra Houston holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,555.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shanice Murray is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,553.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nikki Davis works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Nikki earned $11,507 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Towanna Devine holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,507.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Naomi Chaney-Walker is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,495.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shaneek Edwards is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,490.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Theresa Bussie holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,478.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rakira Benjamin holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,459.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sheena Fortune works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Sheena earned $11,445 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jamilliah Brinkley works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jamilliah earned $11,444 in 2026.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Taina Martinez serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,434.
Account Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Otissteen Williams works as a Account Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Otissteen earned $11,430 in 2026.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Janet Folayan works as a Data Service Support Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Janet earned $11,421 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Maurice Whitaker holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,415.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pamela Haynes works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Pamela earned $11,415 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Diana Lopez is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,411.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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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.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lakisha Snipe works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lakisha earned $11,392 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sammi Digiacinto holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $11,365.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tessique Johnson holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $11,364.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Kennedy Scott serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $11,361.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rasheeda Fairnot is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $11,360.