Rhode Island / Health and Human Services
Agency file
The Health and 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 211 employees with median total compensation of $26,730; the highest distinct record was $56,062.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 211 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($26,730) — 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 $37,873 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,802. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22.4M — | 222 — | $103,309 — |
| 2025 | $24.3M ▲ 8.6% | 224 ▲ 0.9% | $108,904 ▲ 5.4% |
| 2026 | $5.7M ▼ 76.4% | 211 ▼ 5.8% | $26,730 ▼ 75.5% |
Record list
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Associate Director Financial Management/Health and Human Services
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Jennifer Ouellette is a Associate Director Financial Management at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $29,680.
Chief Strategic Plan Mont Eval/Health and Human Services
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Patricia Arruda is a Chief Strategic Plan Mont Eval at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $29,630.
Administrator Management Information System/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Maria Narishkin serves as a Administrator Management Information System. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,393.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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Emily Tumber works as a Implmnt Director Policy Programs for Health and Human Services. Emily earned $29,393 in 2026.
Assistant Director of Health Community Affairs/Health and Human Services
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Joseph Wendelken is a Assistant Director of Health Community Affairs at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $29,392.
Deputy Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Karen Clark serves as a Deputy Chief of Legal Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,365.
Interdepartmental Project Manager/Health and Human Services
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James Brennan works as a Interdepartmental Project Manager for Health and Human Services. James earned $29,338 in 2026.
Assistant Director Financial Center Management/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Allison Shartrand serves as a Assistant Director Financial Center Management. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,276.
Deputy Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, David Marzilli serves as a Deputy Chief of Legal Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $29,273.
Chief Human Services Bus Officer/Health and Human Services
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Mario Olivieri Jr holds the role of Chief Human Services Bus Officer at Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $29,223.
Senior Legal Counsel/Health and Human Services
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Karen Lockaby is a Senior Legal Counsel at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $29,020.
Senior Legal Counsel/Health and Human Services
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Karen Pellicano is a Senior Legal Counsel at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $29,020.
Chief Medical Care Specialist/Health and Human Services
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Elise Wills is a Chief Medical Care Specialist at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $28,410.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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Anthony Salvo is a Implmnt Director Policy Programs at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $28,204.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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Lynn Doherty works as a Implmnt Director Policy Programs for Health and Human Services. Lynn earned $28,204 in 2026.
Assistant Director Financial Center Management/Health and Human Services
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Victoria Pavao holds the role of Assistant Director Financial Center Management at Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $28,204.
Interdepartmental Project Manager/Health and Human Services
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Brittany Church works as a Interdepartmental Project Manager for Health and Human Services. Brittany earned $28,113 in 2026.
Deputy Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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James Desmarais works as a Deputy Chief of Legal Services for Health and Human Services. James earned $27,967 in 2026.
Interdepartmental Project Manager/Health and Human Services
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Maria Dawson works as a Interdepartmental Project Manager for Health and Human Services. Maria earned $27,967 in 2026.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Nicholas James serves as a Implmnt Director Policy Programs. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,967.
Administrator for Medical Service/Health and Human Services
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Elizabeth Ethier is a Administrator for Medical Service at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $27,967.
Deputy Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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Catherine Costa holds the role of Deputy Chief of Legal Services at Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $27,967.
Interdepartmental Project Manager/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Margaret Carpinelli serves as a Interdepartmental Project Manager. Their 2026 pay totaled $27,967.
Interdepartmental Project Manager/Health and Human Services
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Hector Rivera is a Interdepartmental Project Manager at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $27,967.
Chief Human Services Bus Officer/Health and Human Services
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Michelle Nicotero is a Chief Human Services Bus Officer at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $27,782.
Senior Legal Counsel/Health and Human Services
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Erin Casey-Fredette works as a Senior Legal Counsel for Health and Human Services. Erin earned $27,759 in 2026.