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 2
Audit Director 2/Human Services
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Sean Baker holds the role of Audit Director 2 at Human Services within External Contract Review. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,907.
DHS Senior Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Jeremy Moser works as a DHS Senior Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $152,907 in 2026.
Audit Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Patricia Tate-Smith serves as a Audit Director 2 within Program Assessment Rev Task. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $152,907.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Eric Johnson is a Senior Associate Counsel at Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $152,575.
DHS Senior Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Wade Boswell works as a DHS Senior Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Wade earned $150,348 in 2026.
HR Director 3/Human Services
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Morgan Williams works as a HR Director 3 for Human Services within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Morgan earned $148,992 in 2026.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Julie Johnson is a DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Assistant Community Rehab Svs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $147,660.
DHS Senior Policy Advisor/Human Services
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Warren Negri holds the role of DHS Senior Policy Advisor at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $145,778.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Human Services
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At Human Services, Trevor Lauri serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 within Commissioner's Office. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $145,274.
Employee Relations Director/Human Services
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Alysse Layton holds the role of Employee Relations Director at Human Services within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,629.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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Stephen Reksten holds the role of DHS Director of Operations at Human Services within Office Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $143,872.
HR Director 1/Human Services
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Joselyn Jones-Settles is a HR Director 1 at Human Services within Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $141,765.
DHS Director of Operations/Human Services
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At Human Services, Nupur Agarwal Sashti serves as a DHS Director of Operations within Data Strategies Unit (Dsu). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,004.
Senior Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, James Daniel serves as a Senior Associate Counsel within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,756.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Ami Dave works as a DHS Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Ami earned $139,061 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Marjorie Cameron is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,056.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Misty Dunne works as a DHS Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Misty earned $139,056 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Maria Danker holds the role of DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,056.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Allison Jennings is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,055.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Kathryn Cearley works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. Their status is full-time. Kathryn earned $139,051 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Aaron Kandel is a DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,051.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Jeffrey Blackshear serves as a Associate Counsel within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,051.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Robin Littlefield holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within App and Hearings Petition Rev. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,050.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Jeffrey Hardin is a DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,049.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Lakecha Threats is a DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $139,049.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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April Elgin holds the role of DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $139,049.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Joanna Douglass serves as a Associate Counsel within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $139,049.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Andrea Brewer is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $137,572.
DHS Program Director 4/Human Services
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Gwen Laaser works as a DHS Program Director 4 for Human Services within Child Care Facilities. Their status is full-time. Gwen earned $137,334 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Nicole Armstrong works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Nicole earned $135,537 in 2026.
DHS Program Director 4/Human Services
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At Human Services, Renee Bouchillon serves as a DHS Program Director 4 within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $134,071.
HR Manager 2/Human Services
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Billie Maples holds the role of HR Manager 2 at Human Services within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,904.
Audit Director 1/Human Services
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Charnell Edwards is a Audit Director 1 at Human Services within Director of Internal Audit. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $133,200.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Tracy S Smith works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Office of General Counsel Field. Their status is full-time. Tracy earned $133,199 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Ann Rene Blackburn works as a DHS Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Ann earned $133,199 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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At Human Services, Sonya Helm serves as a DHS Administrative Judge within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,198.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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At Human Services, Molly Hardin serves as a DHS Administrative Judge within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $133,198.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Angela Huddleston holds the role of Associate Counsel at Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,197.
DHS Field Management Director 3/Human Services
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Rolisa Ethridge works as a DHS Field Management Director 3 for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Rolisa earned $132,469 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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At Human Services, Christine Muirgaen serves as a Associate Counsel within Office of General Counsel Field. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,224.