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 Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Geoffrey Smith serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $14,431.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ha'Sing George works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ha'Sing earned $14,431 in 2026.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anthony Pressley works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $14,429 in 2019.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kelli Seibert works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kelli earned $14,420 in 2024.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Carolyn Jones serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,420.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ana Alvarado works as a Data Service Support Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ana earned $14,386 in 2026.
Contract Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kathleen Rush works as a Contract Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kathleen earned $14,378 in 2026.
Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services
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Mark Meles holds the role of Social Service/Housing Program Analyst at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $14,330.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anthony Childs works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $14,298 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sayonara Tolen holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $14,251.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Gwendolyn Hill serves as a Clerical Supervisor 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $14,242.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Nadirah Santa Pollard serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,229.
Cook Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ruth Bishop works as a Cook Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ruth earned $14,212 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sharon Matthews is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $14,186.
Youth Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pearline Barbour works as a Youth Detention Counselor Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Pearline earned $14,162 in 2021.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shante Davis is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,116.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Karreim Montgomery serves as a General Departmental Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,110.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tanya Long works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tanya earned $14,104 in 2022.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pearl Reese works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Pearl earned $14,101 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Taikesha Ennett is a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,092.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tarikka Sherard holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $14,082.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Karima Parson-Wright works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Karima earned $14,052 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Latonya Jones is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,049.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Margo Mcgovern works as a Social Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Margo earned $14,048 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Patricia Bason serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,040.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jo Ann Kennedy works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jo earned $14,033 in 2019.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Deniesha Trotman works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Deniesha earned $14,012 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Monaque Riddick is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,009.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Karima Davis holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $13,997.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Davida Smallwood is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $13,995.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Celeste Ortiz works as a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Celeste earned $13,986 in 2026.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Maripauline Cunningham works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Maripauline earned $13,971 in 2026.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Larry Nowlin holds the role of General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,936.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Immanuel Sanchez holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,922.
Juvenile Detention Security Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Vernon Staples serves as a Juvenile Detention Security Guard. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,921.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amenna Redmond holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,919.
Office Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Khalani Smith works as a Office Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Khalani earned $13,911 in 2020.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Chrishon Adams serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,892.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robin Tollerson holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,887.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Renay Rivers serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $13,835.