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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Deputy Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Kevin Tighe serves as a Deputy Chief of Legal Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $31,441.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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Christopher Smith is a Implmnt Director Policy Programs at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $30,862.
Administrator for Medical Service/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Lisa Tse serves as a Administrator for Medical Service. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,817.
Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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Benjamin Copple is a Chief of Legal Services at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $30,817.
Administrator for Medical Service/Health and Human Services
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John Neubauer is a Administrator for Medical Service at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $30,817.
Assistant Director Financial Center Management/Health and Human Services
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Jason Pagano holds the role of Assistant Director Financial Center Management at Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,817.
Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Jennifer Buckley serves as a Chief of Legal Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,817.
Chief Strategic Plan Mont Eval/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Catherine Schultz serves as a Chief Strategic Plan Mont Eval. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,817.
Chief of Legal Services/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Colleen Mccarthy serves as a Chief of Legal Services. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,817.
Chief Program Development/Health and Human Services
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Annemarie Beardsworth holds the role of Chief Program Development at Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $30,763.
Senior Legal Counsel/Health and Human Services
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Robert Rainville works as a Senior Legal Counsel for Health and Human Services. Robert earned $30,655 in 2025.
Administrative Family Adult Services/Health and Human Services
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Karen Statser is a Administrative Family Adult Services at Health and Human Services. 2026 total compensation came to $30,631.
Chief Rate Setting Analyst/Health and Human Services
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Arthur Abraham works as a Chief Rate Setting Analyst for Health and Human Services. Arthur earned $30,500 in 2026.
Implmnt Director Policy Programs/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Lisa Mullins serves as a Implmnt Director Policy Programs. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,394.
Administrator for Medical Service/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Amy Hulberg serves as a Administrator for Medical Service. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,277.
Administrator for Medical Service/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Melanie Oxley serves as a Administrator for Medical Service. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,078.
Chief Medical Care Specialist/Health and Human Services
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At Health and Human Services, Gina Nascimento serves as a Chief Medical Care Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $30,013.