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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Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michael Marker works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Michael earned $522 in 2023.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Renee Mackintosh works as a Social Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Renee earned $506 in 2022.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rhonda Bines works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Rhonda earned $484 in 2020.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anne Gontarek holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $449.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shareah Goldwire holds the role of Social Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $448.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lynda Gambrel-Rhett holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $444.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Talayah Ross holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $356.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Caroline Green serves as a General Departmental Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $306.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Davina White-Sparks is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $302.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kahlil Dupree holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $272.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Harold Brown holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $268.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Tracey Woods serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $262.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ashley Ortiz holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $224.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Quaemia Sanders holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $223.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sheree Morgan is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $203.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Turner works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Stephanie earned $195 in 2025.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Sheri Brown serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $189.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Ayanna Miller serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $187.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Margaret Fulmer works as a Semi-Skilled Laborer for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Margaret earned $173 in 2020.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Chantelle Mccrea holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $169.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Yvette Bell works as a Data Service Support Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Yvette earned $138 in 2023.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jontel Brown is a Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $109.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ernesto Luton works as a Youth Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ernesto earned $105 in 2020.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kandace Thompson works as a Youth Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kandace earned $105 in 2021.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kendall Green is a Youth Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $60.
Custodial Worker 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jacob Copeland holds the role of Custodial Worker 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $46.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marilyn Baker serves as a General Departmental Worker. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $31.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sierra Hamilton works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Sierra earned $5 in 2021.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Turhan Laws is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $3.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Samirah Thompson serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $0.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Victor Mcwilliams serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $0.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tahiyyah Mccrory works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tahiyyah earned $0 in 2024.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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David Wilson is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $0.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Nailah Levy serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $0.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Julian Collick works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Julian earned $0 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gennifer Reed is a Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $0.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Marlene Anderson works as a Clerical Supervisor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Marlene earned $0 in 2020.
Information Technology Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Daniel Lindell is a Information Technology Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $0.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gabriel Li holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $0.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Curtis Fisher is a Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $0.