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 52
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Elaine Abram works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Elaine earned $3,849 in 2025.
Administrative Services Supervisor-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kim Kennerly is a Administrative Services Supervisor-Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $3,835.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nasheema Robbins works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Nasheema earned $3,827 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kariyma Beckham works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kariyma earned $3,819 in 2019.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Adedoyin Otolorin works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Adedoyin earned $3,801 in 2023.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ismael Jimenez works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Ismael earned $3,736 in 2022.
Administrative Services Director 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jill St Clair holds the role of Administrative Services Director 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,705.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alice Ford works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Alice earned $3,679 in 2023.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robert Jones is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $3,634.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Anthony Collins works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Anthony earned $3,602 in 2022.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vivian Howard-Jones works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Vivian earned $3,565 in 2025.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vernard Trent is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $3,562.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Reginald Mann serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $3,558.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jeanell Fisher serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,541.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Brianna Nesmith holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $3,537.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Wayne Brown is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $3,508.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nichole Dolgos holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,504.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Susan Copeland works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Susan earned $3,448 in 2020.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Jeremy Prater serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $3,442.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tracy Goldstein-Jackson holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,365.
Office Clerk 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Teshia Johnson is a Office Clerk 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $3,362.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Christyana Lawson holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,350.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Vernettia Marsh serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $3,333.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Emma Brant works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Emma earned $3,333 in 2022.
Social Service/Housing Program Analyst/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Tyrrea Frieson serves as a Social Service/Housing Program Analyst. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $3,325.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Samira Hatch is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $3,317.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Serena Melendez is a Social Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $3,300.
Social Services Aide/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tahirah Pullin is a Social Services Aide at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $3,262.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Danielle Deshields is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2024 total compensation came to $3,260.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Elisha Boney holds the role of Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $3,248.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Valerie Wilson holds the role of Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $3,215.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tanajia Wallace 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 $3,204.
Secretary/DHS Department of Human Services
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Karen Coleman-Laws is a Secretary at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $3,194.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shanequa Lewis serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,110.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Stephanie Brown holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $3,060.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Briana Finch works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Briana earned $3,038 in 2021.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Zannetta Jackson is a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2020 total compensation came to $3,031.
Social Work Services Manager 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Danielle Populaire serves as a Social Work Services Manager 1. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $2,963.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Fateemah Shakur works as a Youth Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Fateemah earned $2,933 in 2021.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nijha Mcneely holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,874.