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 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vanessa Simpson works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Vanessa earned $15,444 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Karen Reynolds serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,432.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Pricilla Hicks serves as a Social Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,424.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Kayla Lawyer serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,418.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Adkins holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,412.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Khaleh Walker serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,396.
Human Services Program Administrator/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Larita Lee serves as a Human Services Program Administrator. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $15,380.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pamela Jones is a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,370.
Departmental Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Beverly Norville works as a Departmental Aide for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Beverly earned $15,353 in 2019.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Joseph Gbaba serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,340.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Brenda Brown serves as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,333.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michelle Hadley-Jenkins works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Michelle earned $15,333 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Melissa Asamoah-Gyimah serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,330.
Human Resource Professional 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michele Mack works as a Human Resource Professional 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Michele earned $15,288 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sierra Hygrant is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,270.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tiffany Stanford holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,258.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Aishia Lawson serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $15,254.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Edward Mcgee holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $15,246.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Cindy Negron holds the role of Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,220.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Roselle Grant holds the role of Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,183.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lena Rodriguez Ruiz works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lena earned $15,183 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ariana Stratford works as a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ariana earned $15,183 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Fytima Baston is a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,183.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Krystle Young holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $15,179.
Administrative Assistant-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Donna Keys serves as a Administrative Assistant-Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,112.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Yaritza Roman serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,090.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Patricia Henderson serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $15,086.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Susan Schurmann works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Susan earned $15,074 in 2020.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rasheeda Muchison holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $15,068.
Administrative Assistant-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amy Dillon is a Administrative Assistant-Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,066.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Roi Greene holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $15,066.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shahid Blevins serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,043.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Stephanie Lee serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,006.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jailyn Bishop holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $14,991.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Whan Colon holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,954.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Diane Burden is a Administrative Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,950.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lakisha Moss serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $14,946.
Human Resources Professional 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Darby Buchanan is a Human Resources Professional 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $14,803.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Phyllis Walker is a Administrative Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $14,798.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Kadeem Custis serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $14,788.