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 Specialist/Social Services
Angela White holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,283.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dawn Nichols holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,277.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Donald Cole serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,274.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Imani Jones is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,271.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Braden Watson serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,264.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Hollie Nelson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,257.
Administrative Secretary/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Eiken serves as a Administrative Secretary. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,252.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Robin Nolan serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,251.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Michelle Sutton holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,251.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kendall Maier holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,245.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Annika Thorson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,244.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sara Schulte is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,241.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Christian Walker is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $12,236.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Terry Sappington holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,231.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Jennifer Bledsoe holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,230.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Misty Schmitz serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,226.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sean Boschert serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,218.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Cynthia Mcleod serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,215.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Mckenna Schuetz-Reyes is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,214.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Nephari Luckett serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,209.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Karlee Carlson works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Karlee earned $12,199 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Raymond Venable holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,199.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Paulla Wilburn works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Paulla earned $12,198 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Hicklin holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,197.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Haley Bosch holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,197.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Golden is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $12,195.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gabriel Eckert holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,188.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sherril Gladhart-Klauck holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $12,187.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Terrilee Wallis works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Terrilee earned $12,186 in 2025.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Hope Livesay serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,180.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brenda Adkins holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $12,177.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Dyson Ritchie is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $12,172.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Taylor Griffin serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,168.
Food Service Supervisor/Social Services
Linda Thomas holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,165.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Peggy Rice serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,158.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sierra Seller works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Sierra earned $12,153 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kira Douglas works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kira earned $12,152 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Debra Pike works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Debra earned $12,152 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Evelyn Chapman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Evelyn earned $12,152 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Mikaley Haddan serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,152.