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 54
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Christopher Popielarz is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $1,982.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Byron Mcleod works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Byron earned $1,947 in 2025.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gena Chandler-Miller works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Gena earned $1,941 in 2022.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Keonna Baskerville is a General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2023 total compensation came to $1,853.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Michael Mclendon serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,836.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Oumar Traore holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,829.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kevin Potter holds the role of General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,821.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lucretia Mcmillan works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lucretia earned $1,813 in 2026.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Eric Green works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Eric earned $1,792 in 2025.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Benjamin Allen holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2021, their total compensation was $1,749.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tiesha Bair holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,737.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Amira Mccoy-Jackson serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $1,716.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Evander Barkley serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,688.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nafeesah Bacon holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,686.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jason Neal works as a General Departmental Worker for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Jason earned $1,675 in 2026.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Courtney Blakney serves as a Youth Detention Counselor 2. They work salaried. Their 2020 pay totaled $1,663.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Latonya Hickman works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Latonya earned $1,662 in 2025.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Stefano Sifoni serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,655.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Regina Washington works as a Social Work Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Regina earned $1,650 in 2023.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jamila Johnson holds the role of Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B) at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2019, their total compensation was $1,640.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Sandra Toney serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $1,635.
Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B)/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Charles Wright serves as a Youth Detention Counselor Trainee (B). They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,613.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Janice Pinckney serves as a Data Service Support Clerk. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,570.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kimberley Mills is a Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $1,515.
Clerk 3/DHS Department of Human Services
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Joan Beverly works as a Clerk 3 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Joan earned $1,470 in 2021.
Youth Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Gayle Shepard works as a Youth Detention Counselor 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Gayle earned $1,464 in 2020.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michelle Workman holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,424.
Youth Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Ricardo Streams Jr is a Youth Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $1,421.
Clerical Supervisor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Maryann Hare works as a Clerical Supervisor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Maryann earned $1,395 in 2024.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Bismi Baby is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $1,375.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jamel Harris holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $1,370.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Montia Tomlin works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Montia earned $1,331 in 2024.
Recreation Specialty Instructor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Christina Sabato holds the role of Recreation Specialty Instructor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,293.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Frances Dwyer holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $1,290.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Ibtesam Amin serves as a Social Work Services Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,284.
General Departmental Worker/DHS Department of Human Services
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George Hinson is a General Departmental Worker at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $1,258.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Khalil Meadows works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Khalil earned $1,236 in 2025.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Alyson Baylor is a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $1,200.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Bernard Pauling serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2021 pay totaled $1,159.
Administrative Technician/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marian Cobia serves as a Administrative Technician. They work salaried. Their 2019 pay totaled $1,138.