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 48
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Cheryl Mcdonald works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Cheryl earned $9,765 in 2023.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shereen Williams is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $9,759.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ryan Cothran Ii works as a Social Services Aide for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ryan earned $9,754 in 2026.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Yasmyn La-Torre works as a Social Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Yasmyn earned $9,693 in 2019.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Andrea Mitchell works as a Recreation Specialty Instructor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Andrea earned $9,693 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Steven Branch works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Steven earned $9,691 in 2023.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Teahna Lockhart holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $9,681.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Keairra Hayes works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Keairra earned $9,622 in 2021.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Darius Chavis holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,605.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Femina Jose holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,572.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rougon Baptiste is a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,531.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kailynn Mckillop holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $9,522.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Harlean Fequa-Brown serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $9,493.
Juvenile Detention Facility Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nicholas Russinko is a Juvenile Detention Facility Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $9,420.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Keshelle Ormsby is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $9,411.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, John Thomas serves as a Semi-Skilled Laborer. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $9,334.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Willard Cooper serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $9,331.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gabriel Poessl is a Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,330.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amanda Hill holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $9,330.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Joel Lee serves as a General Departmental Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,323.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Mykia Walker is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $9,272.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tracy Kirkland holds the role of Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,265.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shirley Williams works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Shirley earned $9,234 in 2023.
Juvenile Detention Facility Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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Aaron Smith is a Juvenile Detention Facility Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,233.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kaitlyn Kee works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kaitlyn earned $9,201 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Barbara Boyle is a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,181.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Abdul Muhammud works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Abdul earned $9,164 in 2026.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Veronica Cosme is a Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,154.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Marvella Murray is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $9,150.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jenedetta Wylie is a Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $9,126.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rhonda Joyner 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 $9,120.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Cynthia Covington serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $9,118.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Brielle Woodson is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $9,041.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Cedric Brown serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $9,035.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sabir Abdul-Lateef holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,024.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Michelle Ludwig serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,941.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kerilyn Mccarthy works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kerilyn earned $8,807 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shawn Smalls works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Shawn earned $8,786 in 2025.
Account Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amy Focht works as a Account Clerk for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Amy earned $8,765 in 2020.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Majeeda Muhammad-Solivan works as a Social Work Services Manager 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Majeeda earned $8,729 in 2022.