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 51
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Gail Johnson serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,644.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Roderick Williams serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,643.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Carlisa Smith-Mcmullen serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,628.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Chancy Scott serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $5,544.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Genene Jones works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Genene earned $5,517 in 2024.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Segun Badejo is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $5,427.
Juvenile Detention Security Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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James Brooker is a Juvenile Detention Security Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $5,389.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Cynthia Young works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Cynthia earned $5,370 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Christian Mcneely serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $5,342.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ayana Holloway works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ayana earned $5,334 in 2026.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michele Moore works as a Office Clerk 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Michele earned $5,290 in 2020.
Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services
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Della Langan works as a Social Service/Housing Program Analyst for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Della earned $5,199 in 2020.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marketta Simmons serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $5,195.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Akeem Benjamin-Smith holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,155.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tenisha Williams works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tenisha earned $5,032 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Baron Martin works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Baron earned $5,029 in 2025.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Deja Savage is a Social Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $5,014.
Service Representative/DHS Department of Human Services
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Annie Hernandez works as a Service Representative for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Annie earned $4,997 in 2020.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Danielle Coleman is a Social Work Services Manager 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $4,940.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shanae Johnson serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,930.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Victoria Walmsley holds the role of Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,907.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Daniel Terreforte works as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Daniel earned $4,723 in 2021.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Yetta Stanford works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Yetta earned $4,703 in 2021.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anna Fluellen holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $4,667.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Makiyah Stevens holds the role of Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $4,665.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Issiar Santa-Torres works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Issiar earned $4,616 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ronald Temple 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 $4,597.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Taishaney Francis serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,590.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Mildred Scott serves as a Secretary. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,563.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Carena Smith serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $4,560.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tieshima Brown works as a Social Work Services Manager 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tieshima earned $4,511 in 2019.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Fred Crawford works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Fred earned $4,352 in 2023.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lisa Bostic serves as a Administrative Technician. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,338.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Denise Armstrong serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,239.
Juvenile Detention Facility Guard/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tramell Pinder is a Juvenile Detention Facility Guard at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $4,132.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Zahkirah Connelly is a Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $4,083.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Taniyah Boone works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Taniyah earned $4,079 in 2026.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Pamela Dorety holds the role of Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $4,050.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jacqueline Bradley works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jacqueline earned $3,995 in 2022.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nyenatee Toh holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,961.