Tennessee / Human Services
Agency file
The 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 3,650 employees with median total compensation of $50,886; the highest distinct record was $252,046.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,650 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($50,886) — 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 $79,190 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,748. 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 1
Deputy Commissioner 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Melinda Hodges serves as a Deputy Commissioner 2 within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $252,046.
Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Clarence Carter holds the role of Commissioner 2 at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $243,468.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Cherrell Campbell-Street is a Deputy Commissioner 2 at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $242,328.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Melisa Cobb serves as a Deputy Commissioner 2 within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $242,326.
Deputy Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Whitney Page is a Deputy Commissioner 2 at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $242,325.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Dana Braxton serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $216,476.
Assistant Commissioner 1/Human Services
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Emmalee Baggett works as a Assistant Commissioner 1 for Human Services within Communications. Their status is full-time. Emmalee earned $210,428 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Kevin Lauer is a Assistant Commissioner 2 at Human Services within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $208,072.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Mary Glenn Hartup holds the role of Assistant Commissioner 2 at Human Services within Assistant Community Appeals and Hearings. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $208,068.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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James Bryson works as a Assistant Commissioner 2 for Human Services within Assistant Community Fam Assistant & Child Sup. Their status is full-time. James earned $204,109 in 2026.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Gary Wilson serves as a Assistant Commissioner 2 within Assistant Community Qiss. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $204,089.
Chief Budget Officer/Human Services
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Krysta Krall holds the role of Chief Budget Officer at Human Services within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $199,536.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Suzanne Carr works as a Assistant Commissioner 2 for Human Services within Assistant Community Rehab Svs. Their status is full-time. Suzanne earned $193,142 in 2026.
DHS Inspector General/Human Services
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Todd Mckinney holds the role of DHS Inspector General at Human Services within Office of Inspector General. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,072.
Assistant Commissioner 2/Human Services
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Jude White works as a Assistant Commissioner 2 for Human Services within Assistant Community Community and Social Svs. Their status is full-time. Jude earned $192,072 in 2026.
Deputy General Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Margaret Russell serves as a Deputy General Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,059.
Audit Director 3/Human Services
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Douglas Bodary holds the role of Audit Director 3 at Human Services within Director of Audit Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,060.
Deputy General Counsel/Human Services
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Paul Helton works as a Deputy General Counsel for Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. Paul earned $176,667 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Keisha Thaxton works as a DHS Director of Operations for Human Services within Fa Director of Operations. Their status is full-time. Keisha earned $176,026 in 2026.
DHS Chief Administrative Judge/Human Services
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At Human Services, Joshua Eldridge serves as a DHS Chief Administrative Judge within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,816.
Communications Director/Human Services
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Devin Stone is a Communications Director at Human Services within Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $167,406.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Amanda Wilder holds the role of DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $166,171.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Patricia Wood works as a DHS Director of Operations for Human Services within Contract Management Unit. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $164,479 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Shawn Dehaven works as a DHS Director of Operations for Human Services within Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $162,892 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Sherron Brown works as a DHS Director of Operations for Human Services within Assistant Community Fam Assistant & Child Sup. Their status is full-time. Sherron earned $161,504 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Winfield Shiers holds the role of DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Finance & Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $161,479.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Lisa Francis works as a DHS Director of Operations for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Lisa earned $159,714 in 2026.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Daphne Davidson is a Senior Associate Counsel at Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,626.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Pamela Fusting is a DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Customer Service. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $159,620.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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At Human Services, Michael Leitzke serves as a DHS Director of Operations within Contracts Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,620.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Robert Duck holds the role of DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $159,620.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Nicholas Brindle serves as a Senior Associate Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,619.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Daniel Koomen works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. Their status is full-time. Daniel earned $159,618 in 2026.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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John Eichelman works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. John earned $159,618 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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At Human Services, John Preisel serves as a DHS Director of Operations within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $159,044.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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At Human Services, Allette Vayda serves as a DHS Director of Operations within Food Programs Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $157,872.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Barbara Davis holds the role of DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Assistant Community Community and Social Svs. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $155,263.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Laura Hartsfield serves as a Senior Associate Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,946.
DHS Senior Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Alice Shotwell holds the role of DHS Senior Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $154,152.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Telesa Taylor works as a Senior Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Telesa earned $152,907 in 2026.