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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 62

Alicia Cameron

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,476

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,476
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,873
Employee ID: 473057

Alicia Cameron 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 $46,476.

Heather Weston

DHS Licensing Consultant 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,451

Sub-department: Child Care Program Evaluators
Base pay: $45,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,451
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,778
Employee ID: 103037

Heather Weston works as a DHS Licensing Consultant 2* for Human Services within Child Care Program Evaluators. Their status is full-time. Heather earned $46,451 in 2026.

Shelia Hoge

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,449

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $45,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,449
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,778
Employee ID: 148788

At Human Services, Shelia Hoge serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,449.

Sonya Bannan

Eligibility Assistant/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,392

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,392
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,392
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,866
Employee ID: 130753

Sonya Bannan works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Sonya earned $46,392 in 2026.

Tameka Daniels

Voc Rehab Bus Emply Consultant/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,380

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Field Operations
Base pay: $46,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,380
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jamille

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,865
Employee ID: 720185

Tameka Daniels works as a Voc Rehab Bus Emply Consultant for Human Services within Voc Rehab Field Operations. Their status is full-time. Tameka earned $46,380 in 2026.

Michelle Lynn

DHS Quality Assurance Reviewer/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,356

Sub-department: Quality Assurance Grp
Base pay: $46,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,863
Employee ID: 126243

At Human Services, Michelle Lynn serves as a DHS Quality Assurance Reviewer within Quality Assurance Grp. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,356.

Morgan Clendenon

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,314

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $45,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,314
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rutledge

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,769
Employee ID: 531175

Morgan Clendenon 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 $46,314.

Veronica Robinson

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,308

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,308
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,308
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,859
Employee ID: 107591

Veronica Robinson 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 $46,308.

Shannon Castorino

Voc Behavioral Instructor/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,204

Sub-department: TRC Smyrna Client Services
Base pay: $46,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,204
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,850
Employee ID: 607153

Shannon Castorino is a Voc Behavioral Instructor at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,204.

Patricia Jones

DHS Child Support Case Mgr*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,176

Sub-department: Child Support Field Operations
Base pay: $46,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,176
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dian

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,848
Employee ID: 481051

Patricia Jones holds the role of DHS Child Support Case Mgr* at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,176.

Janai Patterson

Aps Investigative Specialist 1*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tiffany

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 639426

Janai Patterson holds the role of Aps Investigative Specialist 1* at Human Services within Adult Protective Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,164.

Aislinn Whitefield

Aps Investigative Specialist 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,164

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $46,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,847
Employee ID: 666881

At Human Services, Aislinn Whitefield serves as a Aps Investigative Specialist 2* within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,164.

Arielle Denny

Eligibility Counselor 1*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,139

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $45,084
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,055
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,139
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,757
Employee ID: 397156

Arielle Denny works as a Eligibility Counselor 1* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Arielle earned $46,139 in 2026.

Tracy Rosette

Aps Intake Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,092

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $46,092
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,092
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,841
Employee ID: 604517

At Human Services, Tracy Rosette serves as a Aps Intake Counselor 2* within Adult Protective Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,092.

Greggory Pennington

Pre-Employment Transition Specialist/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,056

Sub-department: VR/Pre-ETS
Base pay: $46,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,056
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,838
Employee ID: 485575

Greggory Pennington works as a Pre-Employment Transition Specialist for Human Services within Vr/Pre-Ets. Their status is full-time. Greggory earned $46,056 in 2026.

Sarah Mason

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,044

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,837
Employee ID: 404823

Sarah Mason 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 $46,044.

Maria Rogers

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,044

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,044
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,837
Employee ID: 405769

Maria Rogers works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Maria earned $46,044 in 2026.

Dougronica Alls

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Chattanooga Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 357305

Dougronica Alls 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 $46,020.

Chastity Alonso

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 544291

At Human Services, Chastity Alonso serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,020.

Jannly Binns

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 442269

Jannly Binns is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.

Armani Bonilla

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Clarksville Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Fransjuan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 573426

Armani Bonilla works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Clarksville Service Center. Their status is full-time. Armani earned $46,020 in 2026.

Nicole Brown

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 108425

Nicole Brown 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 $46,020.

Niki Brown

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 513285

Niki Brown is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.

Kimeril Bullock-Mason

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 512920

At Human Services, Kimeril Bullock-Mason serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,020.

Deborah Clark

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,957
Employee ID: 113915

At Human Services, Deborah Clark serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,020.

Victoria Cothon

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 574102

Victoria Cothon is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.

William Cotton

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 531196

William Cotton is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.

Kelli Crawford

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 552937

Kelli Crawford works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Kelli earned $46,020 in 2026.

Cassandra Elder

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 486020

Cassandra Elder works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Cassandra earned $46,020 in 2026.

Samantha Etherton

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 536834

Samantha Etherton 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 $46,020.

Renee Flowers

Aps Intake Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Adult Protective Services
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 425609

Renee Flowers works as a Aps Intake Counselor 2* for Human Services within Adult Protective Services. Their status is full-time. Renee earned $46,020 in 2026.

Raquel Griffin

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 535021

Raquel Griffin is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.

Michelle Hampton

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: McKenzie Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 482554

Michelle Hampton works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Mckenzie Service Center. Their status is full-time. Michelle earned $46,020 in 2026.

Barbara Harris

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Morristown Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 126943

At Human Services, Barbara Harris serves as a Eligibility Counselor 2* within Morristown Service Center. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $46,020.

Miranda Hensley

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 142247

Miranda Hensley works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Miranda earned $46,020 in 2026.

Thomas Hill

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Chattanooga Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 108890

Thomas Hill works as a Eligibility Counselor 2* for Human Services within Chattanooga Service Center. Their status is full-time. Thomas earned $46,020 in 2026.

Heath Holley

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Morristown Service Center
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 118760

Heath Holley holds the role of Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Morristown Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $46,020.

Kimberly Jones

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 126960

Kimberly Jones 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 $46,020.

Holly Keller

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 390811

Holly Keller 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 $46,020.

Anjanet Kelly

Eligibility Counselor 2*/Human Services

2026 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Family Assistance Field Staff
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $3,835
Employee ID: 147837

Anjanet Kelly is a Eligibility Counselor 2* at Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $46,020.