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 49
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Larry Andrews serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,709.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Samantha Dragon works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Samantha earned $8,708 in 2026.
Certified Peer/Youth Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ishale Watson holds the role of Certified Peer/Youth Specialist at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,668.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Beatrice Scoggins serves as a Social Services Aide. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,644.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sequoya Adams is a Clerk 3 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $8,636.
Network Support Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, William Gordon serves as a Network Support Specialist. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $8,505.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Destini Hill-Mcdaniel holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,441.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Joseph Connolly serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $8,381.
Custodial Worker 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Denise Jackson is a Custodial Worker 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $8,372.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jade Delva works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jade earned $8,364 in 2026.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anthony Gordon holds the role of Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,237.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Keondre Morris serves as a Recreation Specialty Instructor. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $8,228.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robin Fisher is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $8,222.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Bernardine Mann works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Bernardine earned $8,221 in 2022.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jessica Roberts is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $8,214.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Neremiah Jenkins Brown holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $8,198.
Certified Peer/Youth Specialist/DHS Department of Human Services
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Niesha Leadum is a Certified Peer/Youth Specialist at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $8,180.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Taliyah Houston serves as a Office Clerk 2. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $8,149.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Robyn Williams serves as a General Departmental Worker. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $8,111.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amirra Williams works as a Secretary for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Amirra earned $8,095 in 2019.
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.