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 7
DHS Program Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Drew Gilmer serves as a DHS Program Director 1 within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,954.
Dds System Support Specialist*/Human Services
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Ronald Hill is a Dds System Support Specialist* at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,952.
Physical Therapist/Human Services
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Gina Mitchell holds the role of Physical Therapist at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,768.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Diana Hague serves as a DHS Program Director 2 within Trc Smyrna Administrative Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,720.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Josetha Richmond works as a DHS Field Management Director 1 for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Josetha earned $90,709 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Human Services
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Charlotte Davis holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,336.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Kyle Hendrickson holds the role of DHS Program Director 2 at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Administrative Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,265.
Statistical Research Specialist/Human Services
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Kishor Luitel works as a Statistical Research Specialist for Human Services within Data Strategies Unit (Dsu). Their status is full-time. Kishor earned $90,264 in 2026.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Cheri Townes serves as a DHS Program Director 2 within Learning&Develop Child Support. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,157.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Kimberly Lilley serves as a DHS Program Director 2 within TN Technician Access Proj Director. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,070.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, George Darden serves as a DHS Program Director 2 within Tcses Solutions Delivery. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,015.
DHS Program Manager/Human Services
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Katharine Biehler is a DHS Program Manager at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $90,011.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Daschunna Mallory holds the role of DHS Field Management Director 1 at Human Services within Memphis Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $89,454.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Christie Wiemers is a DHS Program Director 2 at Human Services within Learning Development Pro Supp. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $89,381.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Krissy Wright-Brassell serves as a Executive Administrative Assistant 2 within Human Resources. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,150.
Vr Regional Manager/Human Services
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Sandra Ray works as a Vr Regional Manager for Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $88,974 in 2026.
Vr Regional Manager/Human Services
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Angie Respess is a Vr Regional Manager at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,974.
Auditor 3/Human Services
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At Human Services, Liana Berkley serves as a Auditor 3 within Program Assessment Rev Task. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,892.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Human Services
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Jamie Murphy holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Human Services within Assistant Community General Counsel-Hrpd. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,816.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Nicole Harris serves as a DHS Program Director 2 within Special Investigations Unit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,791.
Vr Regional Manager/Human Services
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Jessica Villanueva is a Vr Regional Manager at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $88,688.
DHS Program Director 1/Human Services
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James Rutherford works as a DHS Program Director 1 for Human Services within Tcses Solutions Delivery. Their status is full-time. James earned $88,308 in 2026.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Caitlyn Hurley-Potter serves as a DHS Field Management Director 1 within Morristown Service Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,152.
DHS Customer Service Crd/Human Services
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Yvette Neblett holds the role of DHS Customer Service Crd at Human Services within Customer Service. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,094.
Appeals Director/Human Services
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At Human Services, Leslie Spain serves as a Appeals Director within Fa Hearings Attorneys. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,840.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Tylesha Mccray is a DHS Program Director 2 at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,666.
DHS Field Management Director 1/Human Services
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Jennifer Cross-Zacharias holds the role of DHS Field Management Director 1 at Human Services within Clarksville Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,603.
Executive Administrative Assistant 1/Human Services
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Luciana Fuller is a Executive Administrative Assistant 1 at Human Services within Office of Inspector General. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,463.
Disability Claims Supervisor 2/Human Services
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Jill Richardson is a Disability Claims Supervisor 2 at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,207.
DHS Program Director 2/Human Services
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Sarah Fillers is a DHS Program Director 2 at Human Services within Tanf Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $87,151.
Executive Administrative Assistant 2/Human Services
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Danielle Cotton holds the role of Executive Administrative Assistant 2 at Human Services within Communications. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,144.
DHS Program Director 1/Human Services
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At Human Services, Glenna Jones serves as a DHS Program Director 1 within Child Care Program Eval Management. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,143.
Auditor 3/Human Services
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Teri Nelson is a Auditor 3 at Human Services within Program Assessment Rev Task. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,699.
DHS Program Director 1/Human Services
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Chasidy Johnson is a DHS Program Director 1 at Human Services within Child Care Facilities. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $86,383.
Disability Claims Supervisor 2/Human Services
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At Human Services, Benjamin Quigley serves as a Disability Claims Supervisor 2 within Dds Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,309.
Appeals Director/Human Services
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Urania Johnson works as a Appeals Director for Human Services within Fa Hearings Attorneys. Their status is full-time. Urania earned $86,166 in 2026.
Appeals Coordinator/Human Services
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Dina Hendricks works as a Appeals Coordinator for Human Services within App & Hearings Case Prep Administrative. Their status is full-time. Dina earned $86,135 in 2026.
Disability Claims Supervisor 2/Human Services
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Hope Shaw is a Disability Claims Supervisor 2 at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,992.
Disability Claims Supervisor 1/Human Services
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Doretha Cotham is a Disability Claims Supervisor 1 at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,953.
DHS Program Manager/Human Services
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Patricia Farmer is a DHS Program Manager at Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $85,931.