City of Philadelphia / DHS Department of Human Services

Agency file

DHS Department of Human Services

Source file: City of Philadelphia — Employee Earnings / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $27.5M
Employees: 1,416
Median total: $19,332
Highest record: $52,468

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$38,578+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $15,745 (81%)
Overtime — $3,224 (17%)
Other — $450 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$10,365

$13,171

$19,332

$23,700

$30,529

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).

Largest job titles

Social Work Services Manager 2

405 · $20,065

Social Work Supervisor

140 · $24,282

Juvenile Detention Counselor 2

102 · $21,221

Social Service/Housing Program Analyst

71 · $20,046

Social Work Services Trainee

63 · $12,573

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

Year over year

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

Employees

Page 1

Valerie Wilson

Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp

$3,215

Base pay: $3,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,215
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,111
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2L09
Public Id: 6451
Total Pay: $3,215

Valerie Wilson holds the role of Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $3,215.

Tanajia Wallace

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp

$3,204

Base pay: $600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,605
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,204
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $69,572
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 27375
Total Pay: $3,204

Tanajia Wallace 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 $3,204.

Karen Coleman-Laws

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$3,194

Base pay: $3,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $93
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,194
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,611
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 1A18
Public Id: 27832
Total Pay: $3,194

Karen Coleman-Laws is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $3,194.

Shanequa Lewis

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp

$3,110

Base pay: $2,999
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,110
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,729
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 19645
Total Pay: $3,110

At DHS Department of Human Services, Shanequa Lewis serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,110.

Stephanie Brown

Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$3,060

Base pay: $2,558
Overtime: $272
Other pay: $230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,060
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,505
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B22
Public Id: 37557
Total Pay: $3,060

Stephanie Brown holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,060.

Briana Finch

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2021 total comp

$3,038

Base pay: $1,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,038
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $54,760
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 9399
Total Pay: $3,038

Briana Finch works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Briana earned $3,038 in 2021.

Zannetta Jackson

Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp

$3,031

Base pay: $2,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,031
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,248
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 5606
Total Pay: $3,031

Zannetta Jackson is a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $3,031.

Danielle Populaire

Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,963

Base pay: $2,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,963
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $38,521
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A06
Public Id: 18491
Total Pay: $2,963

At DHS Department of Human Services, Danielle Populaire serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,963.

Fateemah Shakur

Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2021 total comp

$2,933

Base pay: $1,347
Overtime: $1,245
Other pay: $341
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,933
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,505
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B22
Public Id: 9473
Total Pay: $2,933

Fateemah Shakur works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Fateemah earned $2,933 in 2021.

Nijha Mcneely

Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2024 total comp

$2,874

Base pay: $2,750
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $124
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,874
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $58,604
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B23
Public Id: 8870
Total Pay: $2,874

Nijha Mcneely holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,874.

Victoria White

Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,868

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,868
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $48,833
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A05
Public Id: 25776
Total Pay: $2,868

Victoria White holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,868.

Marilyn Streeter

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,867

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,867
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,867
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,548
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 21832
Total Pay: $2,867

Marilyn Streeter 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 $2,867.

Quaris Carter

Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp

$2,855

Base pay: $1,558
Overtime: $296
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,855
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,830
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 44169
Total Pay: $2,855

Quaris Carter holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,855.

Daniesha Swint

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,813

Base pay: $2,813
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,813
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $56,480
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 33297
Total Pay: $2,813

Daniesha Swint is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $2,813.

Christopher Lavela

Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp

$2,806

Base pay: $2,780
Overtime: $24
Other pay: $2
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,806
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $47,319
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 45296
Total Pay: $2,806

Christopher Lavela works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Christopher earned $2,806 in 2023.

Tiearra Sampson

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp

$2,787

Base pay: $2,721
Overtime: $363
Other pay: -$297
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,787
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $50,107
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 19530
Total Pay: $2,787

Tiearra Sampson holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $2,787.

William Tran

Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,758

Base pay: $2,741
Overtime: $15
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,758
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $42,248
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 10773
Total Pay: $2,758

At DHS Department of Human Services, William Tran serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,758.

Quran Muhammad

Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp

$2,754

Base pay: $1,754
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,754
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,830
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 43297
Total Pay: $2,754

Quran Muhammad is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $2,754.

Danielle Mcdaniels

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,671

Base pay: $2,671
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,671
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $67,248
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 18373
Total Pay: $2,671

Danielle Mcdaniels works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Danielle earned $2,671 in 2026.

Vonnie Johnson

Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp

$2,631

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,631
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,631
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,457
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B22
Public Id: 33834
Total Pay: $2,631

Vonnie Johnson holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,631.

Alaysha Glover

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2025 total comp

$2,590

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,590
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $78,729
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 7689
Total Pay: $2,590

Alaysha Glover is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $2,590.

Christopher Clahar

Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,578

Base pay: $2,578
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,578
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,424
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B22
Public Id: 10246
Total Pay: $2,578

At DHS Department of Human Services, Christopher Clahar serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,578.

Tahreek Ruley

Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,569

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,569
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $51,197
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B23
Public Id: 12241
Total Pay: $2,569

At DHS Department of Human Services, Tahreek Ruley serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $2,569.

Linda Mclean

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,542

Base pay: $2,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,542
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,697
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 21948
Total Pay: $2,542

Linda Mclean works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Linda earned $2,542 in 2026.

Walter Richardson

Custodial Worker 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,539

Base pay: $418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,539
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $36,368
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 7D11
Public Id: 27696
Total Pay: $2,539

Walter Richardson holds the role of Custodial Worker 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,539.

Melissa Branch

Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp

$2,473

Base pay: $2,473
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,473
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $43,199
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B21
Public Id: 26126
Total Pay: $2,473

At DHS Department of Human Services, Melissa Branch serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $2,473.

Zaakirah Ousley

Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services

2020 total comp

$2,442

Base pay: $2,189
Overtime: $191
Other pay: $63
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,442
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,498
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 1A18
Public Id: 21894
Total Pay: $2,442

At DHS Department of Human Services, Zaakirah Ousley serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $2,442.

Bessie Lee

Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,442

Base pay: $1,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,442
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,334
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A80
Public Id: 5964
Total Pay: $2,442

Bessie Lee works as a Social Service/Housing Program Analyst for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Bessie earned $2,442 in 2022.

Netyah Maillard

Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services

2022 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $39,229
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 9D25
Public Id: 26780
Total Pay: $2,405

Netyah Maillard holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $2,405.

Jasmyn Smith

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56266
Total Pay: $2,405

At DHS Department of Human Services, Jasmyn Smith serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $2,405.

Shaquana Gantt

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56079
Total Pay: $2,405

Shaquana Gantt 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 $2,405.

Monica Cook

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56464
Total Pay: $2,405

Monica Cook 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 $2,405.

Theresa Hamlett

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56248
Total Pay: $2,405

Theresa Hamlett 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 $2,405.

Nicole Jones

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,405

Base pay: $2,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,405
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56239
Total Pay: $2,405

Nicole Jones is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $2,405.

Rosalynd Witherspoon

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,376

Base pay: $2,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,376
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $62,763
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 56165
Total Pay: $2,376

Rosalynd Witherspoon is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $2,376.

Taeyahna Jackson-Holmes

Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,344

Base pay: $2,344
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,344
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $61,187
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A06
Public Id: 28119
Total Pay: $2,344

Taeyahna Jackson-Holmes is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $2,344.

John Hardy

Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,263

Base pay: $1,185
Overtime: $559
Other pay: $519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,263
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $44,014
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A06
Public Id: 15809
Total Pay: $2,263

John Hardy is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $2,263.

Angrea Auld

Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services

2026 total comp

$2,243

Base pay: $1,810
Overtime: $411
Other pay: $23
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,243
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $52,477
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5B22
Public Id: 47164
Total Pay: $2,243

Angrea Auld holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $2,243.

Okay Hubbard

Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services

2023 total comp

$2,228

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,228
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $72,620
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 5A07
Public Id: 26275
Total Pay: $2,228

Okay Hubbard works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Okay earned $2,228 in 2023.

Pamela Krewson

Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services

2019 total comp

$2,220

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,220
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,220
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $45,179
Employee Category: Civil Service
Job Code: 2L01
Public Id: 21997
Total Pay: $2,220

At DHS Department of Human Services, Pamela Krewson serves as a Administrative Technician. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,220.