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 9
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Zaire Avant serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor 1. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,934.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Lakiesha Reel works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Lakiesha earned $34,899 in 2026.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Sabrina Word serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,885.
Data Service Support Clerk/DHS Department of Human Services
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Theresa Brown is a Data Service Support Clerk at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2019 total compensation came to $34,759.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tamika Gillard holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 1 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $34,750.
Custodial Work Supervisor 1/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Louis Myers serves as a Custodial Work Supervisor 1. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,580.
Juvenile Detention Shift Manager/DHS Department of Human Services
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Michael Etter holds the role of Juvenile Detention Shift Manager at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,571.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shannon Nash-Joyner is a Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2022 total compensation came to $34,526.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Rhonda Starks works as a Social Work Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Rhonda earned $34,507 in 2020.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Lynn Carter serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $34,494.
Social Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Quianna Daniels works as a Social Services Trainee for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Quianna earned $34,372 in 2020.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Sean Taylor is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,308.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kiyana Grimes is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,296.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Thomas Murray serves as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee. They work salaried. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,141.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Alicia Deshields serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $34,131.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Marcia Spencer works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Marcia earned $34,125 in 2021.
Deputy Commissioner/DHS Department of Human Services
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Vongvilay Mounelasy holds the role of Deputy Commissioner at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,998.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Kyndall Hennings-Bailey works as a Juvenile Detention Counselor Supervisor for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Kyndall earned $33,721 in 2026.
Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Larry Parks holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2022, their total compensation was $33,699.
Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Richard Goodman works as a Administrative Specialist 2 - Non-Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Richard earned $33,657 in 2021.
Social Work Services Trainee/DHS Department of Human Services
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Jasmine Berger holds the role of Social Work Services Trainee at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $33,502.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Dwayne Jones is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,485.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Shahodah Bohannon holds the role of Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,355.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Christen Johnson holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2026, their total compensation was $33,345.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Theary Sam Stephenson is a Social Work Services Manager 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2025 total compensation came to $33,332.
Juvenile Detention Counselor 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Loretta Threatt holds the role of Juvenile Detention Counselor 2 at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,272.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Muneer Dubose 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 $33,122.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Tamika Williams works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Tamika earned $33,112 in 2026.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Charles Furman serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,078.
Juvenile Detention Facility Guard Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Robert Baxter is a Juvenile Detention Facility Guard Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $33,052.
Human Services Program Director/DHS Department of Human Services
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Theresa Childers holds the role of Human Services Program Director at DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. In 2020, their total compensation was $33,032.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Shirrell Feaster serves as a Social Work Supervisor. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $33,020.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Portia Bowman works as a Social Work Services Manager 2 for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Portia earned $32,997 in 2026.
Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential/DHS Department of Human Services
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Morraye Berrios works as a Administrative Services Supervisor - Non Confidential for DHS Department of Human Services. Their status is salaried. Morraye earned $32,972 in 2019.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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Nadia Bent 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 $32,966.
Semi-Skilled Laborer/DHS Department of Human Services
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Juan Velazquez is a Semi-Skilled Laborer at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2021 total compensation came to $32,909.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Donna Kilpatrick is a Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,862.
Social Work Supervisor/DHS Department of Human Services
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Amy Flite Quedenfeld is a Social Work Supervisor at DHS Department of Human Services. They work salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $32,776.
Social Work Services Manager 2/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Marie Lavalliere serves as a Social Work Services Manager 2. They work salaried. Their 2022 pay totaled $32,708.
Juvenile Detention Shift Manager/DHS Department of Human Services
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At DHS Department of Human Services, Ebony Mitchell serves as a Juvenile Detention Shift Manager. They work salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $32,665.