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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $288.5M — | 8,932 — | $35,254 — |
| 2024 | $316.9M ▲ 9.8% | 8,791 ▼ 1.6% | $38,235 ▲ 8.5% |
| 2025 | $324.6M ▲ 2.5% | 8,644 ▼ 1.7% | $39,081 ▲ 2.2% |
Record list
Page 5
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sue Watson works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sue earned $10,241 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Angel Wilson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,237.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Tricia Morris serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,236.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tamara Spurling works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Tamara earned $10,230 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Adrienne Mcneil serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,222.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Korissa Taylor holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,222.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Grace Kearns works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Grace earned $10,220 in 2023.
Senior Accountant/Social Services
Jennifer Grisham works as a Senior Accountant for Social Services. Jennifer earned $10,214 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Thania Figueroa Rivas holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,214.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sandra Jacobs is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $10,213.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Wyatt Russom holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,210.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Amanda Runnels works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. Amanda earned $10,207 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Boeckelmann works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jessica earned $10,206 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nuri Muhammad holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,202.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Anna Tracy holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,199.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kristi Shewell is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $10,194.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Sutherland holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,190.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Valerie Mcmiller holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,189.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Margaret Quinn works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Margaret earned $10,189 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Janene Wagenaar holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,187.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebecca Jacobs serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,182.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Monica Burkett serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,181.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Corryn Guthrie works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Corryn earned $10,177 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Deana Medley works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Deana earned $10,175 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Debbie Littleton serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,170.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brendan Schlesing holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,168.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Adam Satterfield works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Adam earned $10,165 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, John Coke serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,164.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Endena Humphrey holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,164.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jodi Meier holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,164.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Gibson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,164.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Julie Pace works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Julie earned $10,164 in 2025.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Tara Stover holds the role of Legal Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $10,157.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Makala Tate works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Makala earned $10,152 in 2025.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lane Clark serves as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,142.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Hunt serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,140.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gloria Robertson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,135.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Elizabeth Eisenhauer works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $10,125 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Mcsorley serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,119.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jacob Hanson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,110.