Tennessee / Human Services

Agency file

Human Services

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $209M
Employees: 3,650
Median total: $50,886
Highest record: $252,046

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$30,660$133,200+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,404 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $852 (1%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,748

$43,572

$50,886

$63,505

$79,190

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).

Largest job titles

Eligibility Counselor 2*

1,017 · $46,768

Eligibility Assistant

321 · $33,732

Field Supervisor 1

187 · $73,349

Eligibility Counselor 1*

113 · $38,940

DHS Licensing Consultant 2*

109 · $51,552

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

Employees

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Jessica Gray

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,615

Sub-department: Chattanooga Service Center
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,615
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 102807

Jessica Gray holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Chattanooga Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,615.

Anitra Fulkerson

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,610

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 153840

Anitra Fulkerson works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Anitra earned $52,610 in 2026.

Veronica Johnson

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,610

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 245889

Veronica Johnson works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Veronica earned $52,610 in 2026.

Sara Lopp

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 343800

At Human Services, Sara Lopp serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,609.

Denise Parada

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 101036

Denise Parada holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,609.

Leslie Hamilton

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 115611

Leslie Hamilton is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,609.

Darcell Fletcher

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 338638

At Human Services, Darcell Fletcher serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,609.

Denise Davis

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Nantt

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 337509

Denise Davis works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Denise earned $52,609 in 2026.

Shelly Harris

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 156785

Shelly Harris holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,609.

Virginia Smith

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,609

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 160892

Virginia Smith is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,609.

Regina Smith

DHS Tanf Case Manager/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,608

Sub-department: TANF Client Services
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 140367

At Human Services, Regina Smith serves as a DHS Tanf Case Manager within Tanf Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,608.

Nikita Lockett-Aldridge

DHS Tanf Case Manager/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,608

Sub-department: TANF Client Services
Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,608
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,384
Employee ID: 136075

Nikita Lockett-Aldridge works as a DHS Tanf Case Manager for Human Services within Tanf Client Services. Their status is full-time. Nikita earned $52,608 in 2026.

Jessica Love

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,603

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,267
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,603
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,117
Employee ID: 340917

At Human Services, Jessica Love serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,603.

Holly Keene

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,601

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,265
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ross

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 338984

Holly Keene holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,601.

Rachel Gray

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,601

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,279
Employee ID: 137700

Rachel Gray is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,601.

Susan Christophel

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,598

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,598
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 372938

Susan Christophel works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Susan earned $52,598 in 2026.

Teresa Gladson

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,598

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,598
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 379034

Teresa Gladson is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,598.

Jennifer Greve

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: McKenzie Service Center
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 365335

Jennifer Greve holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Mckenzie Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,597.

Gayl Gomez-Macleod

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 149607

Gayl Gomez-Macleod is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,597.

Andrea Kelley-Freels

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 338912

Andrea Kelley-Freels is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,597.

Tiffany Ford

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 375334

At Human Services, Tiffany Ford serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,597.

Amanda Griswold

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 382666

Amanda Griswold is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,597.

Holley Hicks

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 148729

Holley Hicks works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Holley earned $52,597 in 2026.

Mary Tucker

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,597

Sub-department: McKenzie Service Center
Base pay: $51,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,278
Employee ID: 362551

Mary Tucker works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Mckenzie Service Center. Their status is full-time. Mary earned $52,597 in 2026.

Kanesha Adams

Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,584

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Field Operations
Base pay: $52,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,382
Employee ID: 719762

At Human Services, Kanesha Adams serves as a Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,584.

Angelia Davis-Webster

Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,584

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Field Operations
Base pay: $52,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,584
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,382
Employee ID: 719325

Angelia Davis-Webster is a Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,584.

Jason Arkenberg

DHS Vocational Trainer/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,572

Sub-department: TRC Smyrna Client Services
Base pay: $52,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,572
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,381
Employee ID: 664541

Jason Arkenberg is a DHS Vocational Trainer at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,572.

Iona Hall

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,560

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $52,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,380
Employee ID: 157559

At Human Services, Iona Hall serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,560.

Terri Hinkle

DHS Tanf Case Manager/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,560

Sub-department: TANF Client Services
Base pay: $52,560
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,560
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,380
Employee ID: 121338

Terri Hinkle is a DHS Tanf Case Manager at Human Services within Tanf Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,560.

Gabriel Darko

Auditor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,548

Sub-department: Program Assessment Rev Task
Base pay: $52,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Appiah

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,379
Employee ID: 695923

Gabriel Darko is a Auditor 2* at Human Services within Program Assessment Rev Task. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,548.

Kimberly Groff

DHS Program Coordinator/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,548

Sub-department: Snap Tanf Ebt
Base pay: $52,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,379
Employee ID: 552620

At Human Services, Kimberly Groff serves as a DHS Program Coordinator within Snap Tanf Ebt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,548.

Elisabeth Ramsey

DHS Child Supp Re-Entry Coordinator/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,548

Sub-department: Child Support Re-Entry Unit
Base pay: $52,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,379
Employee ID: 135337

Elisabeth Ramsey holds the role of DHS Child Supp Re-Entry Coordinator at Human Services within Child Support Re-Entry Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,548.

Niocka Burney

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,536

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $52,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,536
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,378
Employee ID: 142562

Niocka Burney works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Niocka earned $52,536 in 2026.

Karla Manley

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,536

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $52,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,536
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,378
Employee ID: 154737

Karla Manley is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,536.

Hannah Pollis

DHS Program Coordinator/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,527

Sub-department: Families First Policy
Base pay: $51,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,527
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,274
Employee ID: 636564

Hannah Pollis holds the role of DHS Program Coordinator at Human Services within Families First Policy. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,527.

Kawana Weatherspoon

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,517

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $51,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,253
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,517
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,272
Employee ID: 206280

Kawana Weatherspoon holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,517.

Melissa Aikens

Aps Investigative Specialist 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 294856

At Human Services, Melissa Aikens serves as a Aps Investigative Specialist 2* within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,500.

Jessica Burns

Rehab Instructor-Blind*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: Rehab Teaching
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Faith

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 593379

Jessica Burns holds the role of Rehab Instructor-Blind* at Human Services within Rehab Teaching. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,500.

Lashandra Chance

Aps Investigative Specialist 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 533358

Lashandra Chance is a Aps Investigative Specialist 2* at Human Services within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $52,500.

Lynnette Hammonds

Aps Investigative Specialist 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$52,500

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $52,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,500
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,375
Employee ID: 462783

Lynnette Hammonds works as a Aps Investigative Specialist 2* for Human Services within Adult Protective Services. Their status is full-time. Lynnette earned $52,500 in 2026.