City of Phoenix, Arizona / Human Services Department
Agency file
The Human Services Department delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 381 employees with median total compensation of $63,709; the highest distinct record was $196,592.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 381 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,709) — 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 $101,542 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,794. 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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $22M — | 384 — | $55,178 — |
| 2024 | $25.1M ▲ 14.2% | 384 ±0% | $60,910 ▲ 10.4% |
| 2025 | $25.6M ▲ 1.9% | 381 ▼ 0.8% | $63,709 ▲ 4.6% |
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Record list
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Senior Human Resources Analyst/Human Services Department
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Diamond Smiley works as a Senior Human Resources Analyst for Human Services Department. Diamond earned $39,825 in 2024.
Caseworker I/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Maria Valencia Garcia serves as a Caseworker I. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,634.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Priscilla Lopez holds the role of Secretary II at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,445.
Head Start Educator*Prog Assistant/Human Services Department
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Lisa Lehmann works as a Head Start Educator*Prog Assistant for Human Services Department. Lisa earned $39,365 in 2024.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Melissa Mendoza works as a Secretary II for Human Services Department. Melissa earned $38,921 in 2023.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Marisela Quintana holds the role of Casework Aide at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,904.
Caseworker I/Human Services Department
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Martha Payan holds the role of Caseworker I at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,093.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Jesus Valladolid Gonzalez is a Casework Aide at Human Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $37,986.
Neighborhood Specialist/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Caroline Fon serves as a Neighborhood Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,950.
Caseworker I/Human Services Department
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Rosalie Baldonado holds the role of Caseworker I at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,794.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Cassandra Dawson is a Secretary II at Human Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $37,563.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Renee Fierros-Gonzales is a Secretary II at Human Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $36,837.
Clerk I/Human Services Department
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Jacqueline Loza holds the role of Clerk I at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,951.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Larissa Brewington is a Secretary II at Human Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $35,578.
Customer Service Clerk/Human Services Department
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Melanie Cazares holds the role of Customer Service Clerk at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,372.
Landlord/Tenant Counselor/Human Services Department
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Elijah Gardner holds the role of Landlord/Tenant Counselor at Human Services Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,337.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Shelly Clark holds the role of Secretary II at Human Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,312.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Maria Lopez-Alvarado works as a Secretary II for Human Services Department. Maria earned $35,228 in 2023.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Lina Gutierrez works as a Casework Aide for Human Services Department. Lina earned $33,772 in 2023.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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Stephen Carter is a Secretary II at Human Services Department. 2024 total compensation came to $32,032.
Caseworker I/Human Services Department
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Ingrid Hogan is a Caseworker I at Human Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $31,863.
Caseworker I/Human Services Department
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Tara Johnson works as a Caseworker I for Human Services Department. Tara earned $31,146 in 2024.
Caseworker II/Human Services Department
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Jasmine Valentine is a Caseworker II at Human Services Department. 2023 total compensation came to $30,146.
Workforce Development Specialist/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Marla Ramirez serves as a Workforce Development Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $30,121.
Building Maintenance Worker/Human Services Department
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Edward Bennett works as a Building Maintenance Worker for Human Services Department. Edward earned $29,578 in 2025.
Program Manager/Human Services Department
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Katherine Gentry works as a Program Manager for Human Services Department. Katherine earned $28,476 in 2025.
Caseworker Ii*Mentalhealthspec/Human Services Department
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Myrna Suchilt works as a Caseworker Ii*Mentalhealthspec for Human Services Department. Myrna earned $27,998 in 2025.
Landlord/Tenant Counselor/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Ashley Sellers serves as a Landlord/Tenant Counselor. Their 2024 pay totaled $27,672.
Accountant I/Human Services Department
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Yesi Paez works as a Accountant I for Human Services Department. Yesi earned $26,963 in 2025.
Secretary III/Human Services Department
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Melynda Cabrera is a Secretary III at Human Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $26,871.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Anahi Galarza serves as a Casework Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $25,946.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Ayla Chavez holds the role of Casework Aide at Human Services Department. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,511.
Neighborhood Specialist/Human Services Department
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Angelique Villegas works as a Neighborhood Specialist for Human Services Department. Angelique earned $25,051 in 2024.
Secretary II/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Victoria Colter serves as a Secretary II. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,540.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Georgina Lopez works as a Casework Aide for Human Services Department. Georgina earned $23,514 in 2025.
Casework Aide/Human Services Department
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Diana Luna holds the role of Casework Aide at Human Services Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,181.
Caseworker II/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Patricia Duffek serves as a Caseworker II. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,058.
Caseworker II/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Antonine Sweeney serves as a Caseworker II. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,002.
Caseworker II/Human Services Department
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At Human Services Department, Rachel Hayes serves as a Caseworker II. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,908.
Head Start Educator*Prog Assistant/Human Services Department
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Samantha Cary is a Head Start Educator*Prog Assistant at Human Services Department. 2025 total compensation came to $21,703.