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 33
DHS Program Specialist/Human Services
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Thomas Waddell is a DHS Program Specialist at Human Services within Food Program Administrative Except. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,148.
DHS Licensing Consultant 2*/Human Services
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Jennifer Walker is a DHS Licensing Consultant 2* at Human Services within Child Care Program Evaluators. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,125.
Aps Intake Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Christina Martin is a Aps Intake Counselor 2* at Human Services within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,088.
Disability Claims Examiner 2*/Human Services
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Phillip Lytle is a Disability Claims Examiner 2* at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,064.
Occ Therapy Assist (Licensed)/Human Services
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At Human Services, Erin Barnett serves as a Occ Therapy Assist (Licensed) within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,052.
Appeals Generalist/Human Services
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Summer Jenkins works as a Appeals Generalist for Human Services within Appeals and Hearings Front End. Their status is full-time. Summer earned $56,045 in 2026.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Jill Mccoy is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,028.
Pre-Employment Transition Specialist/Human Services
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Sharon Potter holds the role of Pre-Employment Transition Specialist at Human Services within Vr/Pre-Ets. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,021.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Joseph Adedire is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $56,004.
DHS Licensing Consultant 2*/Human Services
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Kimberly Chastain holds the role of DHS Licensing Consultant 2* at Human Services within Child Care Program Evaluators. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,004.
DHS Child Care Specialist 2*/Human Services
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Cheryl Keefer works as a DHS Child Care Specialist 2* for Human Services within Child Care Certificate. Their status is full-time. Cheryl earned $55,991 in 2026.
DHS Tanf Case Manager/Human Services
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At Human Services, Samantha Dover serves as a DHS Tanf Case Manager within Tanf Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,972.
DHS Tanf Case Manager/Human Services
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Joellyn Gray is a DHS Tanf Case Manager at Human Services within Tanf Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,972.
DHS Child Care Specialist 2*/Human Services
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At Human Services, Anjonette Bethany-Wilson serves as a DHS Child Care Specialist 2* within Child Care Certificate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,957.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Cynthia Sanders is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Human Services within Customer Service. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,956.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Roy Farne works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Roy earned $55,953 in 2026.
Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters/Human Services
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Jennifer Delfin Thornton is a Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,908.
Legal Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Ladawn Cosey serves as a Legal Assistant within App and Hearings Petition Rev. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,908.
DHS Program Coordinator/Human Services
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At Human Services, Candace Tucker serves as a DHS Program Coordinator within Families First Svs Contracts. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,872.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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At Human Services, Nameka Gaines serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,867.
Voc Rehab Bus Emply Consultant/Human Services
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Michael Hutchison holds the role of Voc Rehab Bus Emply Consultant at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,861.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Stacey Winston is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,855.
Office Supervisor 1/Human Services
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Janette Owens works as a Office Supervisor 1 for Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. Janette earned $55,852 in 2026.
Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services
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Connie Calandros is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,837.
DHS Claims Investigator/Human Services
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At Human Services, Promise Moore serves as a DHS Claims Investigator within Investigations. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,837.
Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters/Human Services
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Nicole Gardner holds the role of Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters at Human Services within Vr Blind Field Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,836.
DHS Program Coordinator/Human Services
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Victoria Richardson holds the role of DHS Program Coordinator at Human Services within Contract Management Unit. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,812.
Voc Rehab Case Manager/Human Services
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At Human Services, Joanna Landrum serves as a Voc Rehab Case Manager within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,780.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Adreonna Holland works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Human Services within Field Support Staff. Their status is full-time. Adreonna earned $55,779 in 2026.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Cynthia Lanier holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Human Services within Quality Assurance Grp. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,778.
DHS Claims Coordinator/Human Services
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Tammye Ledford is a DHS Claims Coordinator at Human Services within Investigations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,769.
Aps Investigative Specialist 2*/Human Services
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Jackie Kite holds the role of Aps Investigative Specialist 2* at Human Services within Adult Protective Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,769.
Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Christy Loftis works as a Administrative Services Assistant 2* for Human Services within Dds Staff. Their status is full-time. Christy earned $55,767 in 2026.
Vr Support Coordinator/Human Services
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Dion Walker holds the role of Vr Support Coordinator at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations Exc. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,766.
DHS Vocational Trainer/Human Services
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At Human Services, Samuel Clark serves as a DHS Vocational Trainer within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,740.
Appeals Generalist/Human Services
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At Human Services, Sandra Wilson serves as a Appeals Generalist within Appeals and Hearings Front End. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,728.
Appeals Generalist/Human Services
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Kimberly Alfrey works as a Appeals Generalist for Human Services within Appeals and Hearings Front End. Their status is full-time. Kimberly earned $55,716 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant 1/Human Services
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Jonathan Hudson works as a Administrative Assistant 1 for Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $55,704 in 2026.
DHS Child Care Specialist 2*/Human Services
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Willie Henry holds the role of DHS Child Care Specialist 2* at Human Services within Child Care Certificate. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,703.
Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters/Human Services
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Sonia Byrd works as a Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters for Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. Their status is full-time. Sonia earned $55,692 in 2026.