Missouri / Social Services
Agency file
The Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2025, this agency had 8,644 employees with median total compensation of $39,081; the highest distinct record was $283,771.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 8,644 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($39,081) — 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 $63,287 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $6,029. 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 1
Division Director/Social Services
Robert Richardson works as a Division Director for Social Services. Robert earned $283,771 in 2025.
State Department Director/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Bax serves as a State Department Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,227.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Roger Mathews serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,240.
Division Director/Social Services
Darrell Missey works as a Division Director for Social Services. Darrell earned $178,250 in 2024.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Joshua Moore holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $176,465.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Social Services
Patrick Luebbering works as a Designated Principal Assistant Department for Social Services. Patrick earned $159,231 in 2025.
Deputy State Department Director/Social Services
Joan Rogers works as a Deputy State Department Director for Social Services. Joan earned $159,105 in 2025.
Physician/Social Services
At Social Services, Timothy Kling serves as a Physician. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,906.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Mark Roaseau holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $154,225.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Paul Stuve is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $154,225.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Olivia Geritz works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Olivia earned $150,800 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Colozza serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,116.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Karen Meyer holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,032.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Olivia Rush works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Olivia earned $146,921 in 2024.
Deputy Division Director/Social Services
Jessica Dresner holds the role of Deputy Division Director at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,225.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
At Social Services, Anthony Brite serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,560.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
Jeriane Jaegers-Brenneke works as a Designated Principal Assistant Division for Social Services. Jeriane earned $140,845 in 2025.
Division Director/Social Services
Teri Armistead holds the role of Division Director at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,781.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Jeffrey Ikemeier works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Jeffrey earned $138,744 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
At Social Services, Courtney Stalter serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,317.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Erica Signars works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Erica earned $135,992 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Department/Social Services
Heike Johns works as a Designated Principal Assistant Department for Social Services. Heike earned $134,790 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
Susan Cardwell holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Division at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,720.
Deputy State Department Director/Social Services
At Social Services, Scott Odum serves as a Deputy State Department Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,443.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Lori Hickerson is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $131,365.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Hoeller serves as a Designated Principal Assistant Division. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,774.
Deputy Division Director/Social Services
At Social Services, Mitchell Bennett serves as a Deputy Division Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,892.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
Audrey Alotta is a Designated Principal Assistant Division at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $129,892.
Accountant Manager/Social Services
Christina Wood is a Accountant Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $129,589.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Eric Martin serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $127,396.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Sharie Hahn is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $124,023.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Pamela Alston holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,525.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Beverly Struemph works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Beverly earned $123,524 in 2025.
Deputy State Department Director/Social Services
Jennifer Tidball holds the role of Deputy State Department Director at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,204.
Accountant Manager/Social Services
Sheena Frazer holds the role of Accountant Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,932.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Social Services
Keith Roderick is a Special Assistant Official & Admstr at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $122,932.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Crystal Coleman is a Legal Counsel at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $122,394.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Zana Stephenson works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Zana earned $122,307 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Alison Robison is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $121,855.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Dana Carrington is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $120,777.