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 4
HR Generalist 3/Human Services
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Peter Floyd works as a HR Generalist 3 for Human Services within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Peter earned $115,116 in 2026.
Talent Management Assistant Director/Human Services
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Kevin Wesley works as a Talent Management Assistant Director for Human Services within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $114,914 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Gloria Crawford works as a Associate Counsel for Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. Gloria earned $114,876 in 2026.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Richard Mccrary is a DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $113,458.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Teresa Bruner holds the role of DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Tanf Client Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,817.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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William Woods 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 $112,704.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Sarah Campbell is a DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Child Care Certificate. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $112,362.
Employee Relations Manager/Human Services
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At Human Services, Brenda Bright serves as a Employee Relations Manager within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $111,540.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Human Services
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Lauren Vaden holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $111,264.
Data Governance Manager/Human Services
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Angela Thacker works as a Data Governance Manager for Human Services within Child Care Program Evaluators. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $110,955 in 2026.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Dana Glenn holds the role of DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Child Care Program Eval Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,905.
DHS Field Management Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Lana Wix serves as a DHS Field Management Director 2 within Child Support Field Operations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,646.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Nancy Lisic works as a DHS Field Management Director 1 for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Nancy earned $110,640 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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William Patton 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 $110,532.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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At Human Services, Aimee Seitzman serves as a DHS Administrative Judge within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,532.
DHS Program Director 4/Human Services
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Leanna Johnston holds the role of DHS Program Director 4 at Human Services within Snap Tanf Ebt. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $110,404.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Amanda Mcvay works as a DHS Program Director 3 for Human Services within Continuous Quality Imp (Cqi). Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $110,221 in 2026.
Statistical Research Specialist/Human Services
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At Human Services, Samuel Owens serves as a Statistical Research Specialist within Data Strategies Unit (Dsu). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $110,191.
DHS Program Director 4/Human Services
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At Human Services, Donna Rorie Brown serves as a DHS Program Director 4 within Assistant Community Finance and Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $109,787.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Jay Francel works as a DHS Program Director 2 for Human Services within Investigations. Their status is full-time. Jay earned $108,895 in 2026.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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Jana Jones works as a DHS Administrative Judge for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Jana earned $108,612 in 2026.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Beth Dunahee is a DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Director. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,587.
Statistical Research Specialist/Human Services
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Michael Meyers is a Statistical Research Specialist at Human Services within Data Strategies Unit (Dsu). They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,430.
Data Analytics Manager/Human Services
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Tanya Gardner is a Data Analytics Manager at Human Services within Data Strategies Unit (Dsu). They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $108,237.
Vocational Instructor-Per Specialist/Human Services
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Myron Woods works as a Vocational Instructor-Per Specialist for Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. Myron earned $107,628 in 2026.
DHS Director of Program Integrity/Human Services
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Richard Carr is a DHS Director of Program Integrity at Human Services within Office of Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $107,246.
DHS Administrative Judge/Human Services
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William Tallent is a DHS Administrative Judge at Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,788.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Angela Rael works as a DHS Program Director 2 for Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $106,713 in 2026.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Robert Priddy holds the role of DHS Field Management Director 1 at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,350.
Executive Administrative Assistant 3/Human Services
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Nicole Hinson is a Executive Administrative Assistant 3 at Human Services within Commissioner's Office. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,323.
HR Generalist 3/Human Services
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William Winstead Iii is a HR Generalist 3 at Human Services within Human Resources. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $106,224.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Martina Stump works as a DHS Program Director 3 for Human Services within Vocational Rehabilitation Administrative. Their status is full-time. Martina earned $105,984 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Human Services
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Thomas Harmon is a Associate Counsel at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,480.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Stephen Potter is a DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $105,268.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Kelly Stone works as a DHS Program Director 3 for Human Services within Assistant Community Fam Assistant & Child Sup. Their status is full-time. Kelly earned $104,988 in 2026.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Mary Taylor serves as a DHS Field Management Director 1 within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,986.
DHS Program Director 3/Human Services
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Joyce Reed holds the role of DHS Program Director 3 at Human Services within Adult Protective Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $104,985.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Travis Perkins serves as a DHS Field Management Director 1 within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,983.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Tracy Douglas serves as a DHS Field Management Director 1 within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,983.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Lori Neely works as a DHS Field Management Director 1 for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Lori earned $104,983 in 2026.