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
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Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Natalie Mcdaniel is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,529.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jacob Simmons holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,528.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Megan Viebrock is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,526.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sonya Ballard serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,521.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Whitney Martin holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,510.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Turner is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,510.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tracy Whitehead works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Tracy earned $12,494 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hali Wallace is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,478.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
David Gardner is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,477.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Alisia Sebers works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Alisia earned $12,467 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jackson Mccandless holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,465.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Andrew Lower is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,455.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Vanessa Rhymes works as a Food Service Worker for Social Services. Vanessa earned $12,449 in 2025.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Lorne Anthony holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,445.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Katana Audas holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,440.
Education Assistant/Social Services
Jacob Haws holds the role of Education Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,434.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sylas Hall serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,418.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Roxanne West serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,408.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jalisa Coleman holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,408.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Munhollon works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Lindsey earned $12,407 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Brown holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,393.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Korff is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,385.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Jenny Smith serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,383.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Medders serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,375.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Diana Mccoy is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,371.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Hamilton works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amy earned $12,365 in 2023.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Kelly Wyatt holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,356.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Paul Holtz holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,354.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kim Horner works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Kim earned $12,354 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Delia Assih holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,354.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Twiggs works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $12,338 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bobbi Lurtz works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Bobbi earned $12,335 in 2023.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Caleb Forrest-Dietzel holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,331.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Berteo Berthier works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Berteo earned $12,318 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Justin Smith is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,312.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Kallie Gutherie works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Kallie earned $12,311 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brad Surface holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,303.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Payton Nalley works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Payton earned $12,302 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ramona Spencer holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,285.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anjou Sharma holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,284.