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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 35
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Wanda Kachigian is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $16,535.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Vanita Poland serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $16,507.
Senior Accountant/DHS Department of Human Services
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Seble Mekonnen holds the role of Senior Accountant at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,488.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ronald Palmer Fleet works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ronald earned $16,442 in 2022.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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Choy Chan holds the role of Administrative Technician at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,437.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lucritia Moses serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,432.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ayana Anderson works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ayana earned $16,411 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Aminah Abdul-Ghaffar works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Aminah earned $16,390 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Linda Lemon works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Linda earned $16,383 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Diamond Walker works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Diamond earned $16,383 in 2026.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Bra-Heem Graves works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Bra-Heem earned $16,382 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rahman Bush is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $16,368.
Service Representative/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anna Quarles works as a Service Representative for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Anna earned $16,333 in 2021.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alfreda Jones is a Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,320.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jairus Brown works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jairus earned $16,315 in 2019.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Sheneika Melvin serves as a Clerk 3. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,314.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Mariah Harris 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 $16,303.
Account Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gwendolyn Miller works as a Account Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Gwendolyn earned $16,260 in 2020.
Contracts Auditor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jaer Monsalve works as a Contracts Auditor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jaer earned $16,257 in 2026.
Contracts Auditor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Niah Watkins serves as a Contracts Auditor 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,257.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Kimberly Boyd serves as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,247.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jaleesa Simmons works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jaleesa earned $16,245 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Danine Green 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 $16,210.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sade Bentley is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,134.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stanley Williams is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,100.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Dewayne Atkins serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,100.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lynette Halstead serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,079.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Zachary Pownall is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $16,071.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Tajay Nunes serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,026.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Orissa Henderson serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $16,025.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sandra Mckinney 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 $16,011.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ronald Shipman-Scott holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $16,004.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Stephanie Ishmael serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,977.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Rodney Nicholas serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,975.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jarnay Jackson works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jarnay earned $15,956 in 2021.
Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Everal Khalid works as a Administrative Assistant - Non-Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Everal earned $15,912 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shamira Fulmore is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,905.
Human Resource Professional 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Monica Hill is a Human Resource Professional 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,876.
Juvenile Detention Security Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jamal Hill is a Juvenile Detention Security Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $15,846.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Bonita Ortiz serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $15,832.