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Missouri / Social Services / Program Specialist

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Program Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

354 employees hold this title in Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $56,502, above the department median of $39,081.

Employees
354
Total payroll
$16M
Role median
$56,502
Agency median
$39,081
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24$66,493+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 354 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Missouri

Program Specialist is held in 16 Missouri departments. In Social Services, the median of $56,502 ranks #2 of 16.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Program Specialist role in other Missouridepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Specialist beyond Missouri

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Missouri, the median of $50,327 ranks #8 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Missouri

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia
$98,412 · 186
City of Chicago
$80,124 · 20
Texas
$67,227 · 7,181
Utah
$62,109 · 236
Georgia
$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laura Street

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,870
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,870
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,870

Laura Street works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $60,870 in 2025.

Elizabeth Short

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,799
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,799
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,799

Elizabeth Short works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $60,799 in 2025.

Ashley Beistel

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,796
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,796
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,796

Ashley Beistel holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,796.

Laura Best

Program Specialist/Social Services

2024 total comp
$60,332
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,332
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,332

Laura Best holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,332.

Kirsten Cardwell

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,243
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,243

Kirsten Cardwell is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,243.

Helen Bishop-Randle

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,232
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,232

Helen Bishop-Randle is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,232.

Laurie Hayes

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,122
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,122

At Social Services, Laurie Hayes serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,122.

Brandi Allen

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,083
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,083
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,083

At Social Services, Brandi Allen serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,083.

Pauline Slater

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

At Social Services, Pauline Slater serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,039.

Kellie Lindsey

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

Kellie Lindsey works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kellie earned $60,039 in 2025.

Karen Goeppner

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

Karen Goeppner is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,039.

Pamela Basnett

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

Pamela Basnett holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,039.

Darlene Jewell

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

At Social Services, Darlene Jewell serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,039.

Jill Viehman

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,039
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,039

Jill Viehman works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Jill earned $60,039 in 2025.

Barbara Williams

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$60,024
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,024

Barbara Williams holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,024.

Sierra Weaver

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,963
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,963

Sierra Weaver holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,963.

Latanya Davis

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,776

Latanya Davis works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Latanya earned $59,776 in 2025.

Alicia Scharpenburg

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,776

Alicia Scharpenburg holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,776.

Suzanne Absheer

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,776

At Social Services, Suzanne Absheer serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,776.

Lindsey Miller

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,729
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,729

At Social Services, Lindsey Miller serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,729.

Janet Mccubbin

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,512
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,512
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,512

Janet Mccubbin holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,512.

Amy Blankenship

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,338
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,338
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,338

Amy Blankenship holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,338.

Michelle Graham

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,249
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,249

At Social Services, Michelle Graham serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,249.

Melanie Davis

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,249
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,249

Melanie Davis is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,249.

Brandy Taylor

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,203
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,203

Brandy Taylor works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Brandy earned $59,203 in 2025.

Mary Moriarity

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,032
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,032

At Social Services, Mary Moriarity serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,032.

Heather Pratt

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$59,014
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$59,014
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,014

At Social Services, Heather Pratt serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,014.

Diana Ball

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,987
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,987
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,987

Diana Ball is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,987.

Jessica Craft

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,986

Jessica Craft is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,986.

Angela Hutson

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,986

Angela Hutson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Angela earned $58,986 in 2025.

Cederick King

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,986
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,986

Cederick King is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,986.

Cara Silvey

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,790
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,790
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,790

At Social Services, Cara Silvey serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,790.

Macey Larue

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,723

Macey Larue works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Macey earned $58,723 in 2025.

Jennifer Paul

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,723

Jennifer Paul is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,723.

Lindsey Thomas

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,723

Lindsey Thomas works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Lindsey earned $58,723 in 2025.

Kris Legarsky

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,723
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,723

Kris Legarsky holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,723.

Lynatte Boston

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,596
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,596
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,596

Lynatte Boston is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,596.

Cassie Sawyers

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,450
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,450
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,450

At Social Services, Cassie Sawyers serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,450.

Rebecca Compton

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,444
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,444
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,444

At Social Services, Rebecca Compton serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,444.

Christy Haney

Program Specialist/Social Services

2025 total comp
$58,437
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58,437
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,437

Christy Haney works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christy earned $58,437 in 2025.