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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Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Quianna Burns-Kearney serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,010.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Desiree Lawrence is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $7,930.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Arianna Paige is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $7,810.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Theresa Thomas works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Theresa earned $7,666 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Timothy Gray is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $7,642.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sherell Shackford holds the role of General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $7,612.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Isaiah Lewis is a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $7,546.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rickie Weah is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $7,492.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ebony Richards is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $7,408.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kia Linder holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,371.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alexis Webb holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,259.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vongyii Ngeth holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,249.
Juvenile Detention Security Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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Skylar Williams is a Juvenile Detention Security Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $7,216.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Taylor Thomas is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $7,138.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sarah Bolden holds the role of Social Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $7,124.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Barbara Curry-Bey holds the role of Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $7,112.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jerine Jackson serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $7,108.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vernisha Oliver-Jackson works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Vernisha earned $7,101 in 2023.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Roddney Campbell Urriago serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $7,064.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Baheejah Majeed works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Baheejah earned $7,038 in 2025.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kevin Cheely is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $7,038.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Michel'Le Cruz serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,956.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Brenda Dunston is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $6,950.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lakisha Johnson is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $6,922.
Social Service Program Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Tamar Riley serves as a Social Service Program Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $6,921.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nadiya Dockery works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Nadiya earned $6,867 in 2026.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shante Robinson holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,842.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Azimjon Davronov is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $6,653.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Andrew Fogel works as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Andrew earned $6,624 in 2020.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jeremy Kent is a Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $6,596.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Aamyah Faust is a Social Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $6,574.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Carmita Deseignoria-Johnson works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Carmita earned $6,550 in 2022.
Executive Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Theresa Heider serves as a Executive Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $6,515.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Quadir White-Reaves serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,504.
Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services
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Cynthia Brown works as a Social Service/Housing Program Analyst for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Cynthia earned $6,500 in 2021.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephen Morrison works as a Social Work Services Manager 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Stephen earned $6,500 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Gabrielle Rivera serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,472.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lamar Woods is a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $6,454.