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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Dionne Dais is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $18,036.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tylil Booker works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tylil earned $17,980 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shannon Tarlton serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,977.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Fashionette White holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,975.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jacqueline Cheatom holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $17,949.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shaniqua White serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,936.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sholonda Gregory is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,919.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Leslie Johnston serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $17,892.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, John Bey Jr. serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $17,887.
Clerical Supervisor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Naima Miller works as a Clerical Supervisor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Naima earned $17,849 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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John Gay is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,841.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Naimah Jones-Minnis is a Youth Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $17,834.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shannel Smalls works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Shannel earned $17,831 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Warren Scott serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,828.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tara Jones works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tara earned $17,794 in 2026.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lucille Summers works as a Administrative Technician for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lucille earned $17,792 in 2025.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Juliet Scully-Bennett works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Juliet earned $17,791 in 2026.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Zania Jones serves as a Social Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $17,789.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Megan Davis serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $17,778.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Calvin Barksdale is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $17,759.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nancy Buggey works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Nancy earned $17,730 in 2026.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kelvin Tarver works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kelvin earned $17,703 in 2026.