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 85
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Valerie Wilson is a Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $37,068.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Jacob Walker holds the role of Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,068.
Secretary/Human Services
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Alexis Farrow holds the role of Secretary at Human Services within Child Support Field Operations. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $37,056.
DHS Campus Life Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Kathryn Sorrells serves as a DHS Campus Life Assistant within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,842.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Erica Moore serves as a Eligibility Assistant within Field Operations_Family Assist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,798.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Patricia Covington works as a DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* for Human Services within Dds Staff. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $36,768 in 2026.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Jesse Givens holds the role of DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* at Human Services within Dds Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,768.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Eudora Lowry works as a DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* for Human Services within Dds Staff. Their status is full-time. Eudora earned $36,768 in 2026.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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At Human Services, Nicole Slayden serves as a DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* within Dds Staff. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,768.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Angela Lassiter works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $36,756 in 2026.
DHS Campus Life Assistant/Human Services
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Roshanda Brown works as a DHS Campus Life Assistant for Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. Roshanda earned $36,716 in 2026.
DHS Campus Life Assistant/Human Services
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Rebecca Felter-Hernandez holds the role of DHS Campus Life Assistant at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,666.
DHS Vocational Training Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Christina Cotten serves as a DHS Vocational Training Assistant within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,576.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Susette Myers Cuthbbert is a Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,549.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Tayana Alston serves as a Eligibility Assistant within Field Operations_Family Assist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,520.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Nicola Checchi holds the role of Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,520.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Robin Hawkins is a DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* at Human Services within Dds Staff. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,501.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Carla Collins works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. Carla earned $36,492 in 2026.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Beverly Eskew works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Family Assistance Field Staff. Their status is full-time. Beverly earned $36,492 in 2026.
DHS Vocational Training Assistant/Human Services
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Adepeju Makinde is a DHS Vocational Training Assistant at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,492.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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At Human Services, Lee Whitehead serves as a Eligibility Assistant within Field Operations_Family Assist. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $36,492.
Pre-Employment Transition Specialist/Human Services
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Cordelia Witty 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 $36,492.
DHS Campus Life Assistant/Human Services
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Jaqueline Duke works as a DHS Campus Life Assistant for Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. Jaqueline earned $36,490 in 2026.
DHS Campus Life Assistant/Human Services
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Lauren Fryman is a DHS Campus Life Assistant at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,490.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Jessica Shell holds the role of Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,473.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Linda Isham works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Linda earned $36,465 in 2026.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Tonya Proffitt works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Tonya earned $36,464 in 2026.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Rosa Thomas is a Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,442.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Natalie Ingram works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $36,442 in 2026.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Natalie Darden holds the role of Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,438.
Pre-Employment Transition Specialist/Human Services
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William Haynes 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 $36,144.
Rehab Assistant/Human Services
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Michelle Gregory is a Rehab Assistant at Human Services within Independent Living Older Blind. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $36,120.
DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2*/Human Services
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Alexis Boston holds the role of DHS Disability Claims Assistant 2* at Human Services within Dds Staff. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $36,108.
DHS Vocational Training Assistant/Human Services
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Michael Davis holds the role of DHS Vocational Training Assistant at Human Services within Morristown Service Center. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,880.
Pre-Employment Transition Specialist/Human Services
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Erica Catano works as a Pre-Employment Transition Specialist for Human Services within Vr/Pre-Ets. Their status is full-time. Erica earned $35,796 in 2026.
DHS Vocational Training Assistant/Human Services
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Alfred Fernandez holds the role of DHS Vocational Training Assistant at Human Services within Trc Smyrna Client Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,796.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Amanda Garner-Eldridge works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. Amanda earned $35,796 in 2026.
DHS Child Care Specialist 2*/Human Services
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At Human Services, Kelsey Reed serves as a DHS Child Care Specialist 2* within Child Care Certificate. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,796.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Amber Metcalf works as a Eligibility Assistant for Human Services within Field Staff Management and Support. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $35,767 in 2026.
Eligibility Assistant/Human Services
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Ravese White holds the role of Eligibility Assistant at Human Services within Field Operations_Family Assist. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $35,676.