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
Amanda Mikesell works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amanda earned $11,583 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Brianna Branch works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Brianna earned $11,578 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michael Dye holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,569.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Derek Grayson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,565.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tahvanna Phifer is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,560.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherry Davis serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,557.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Megan Wilde works as a Registered Nurse for Social Services. Megan earned $11,554 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cheyenne Calvert holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,548.
Auditor/Social Services
Cynthia Hall holds the role of Auditor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,544.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marcus Antrim works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Marcus earned $11,530 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Margaret Feltner works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Margaret earned $11,527 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Miranda Darnel holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,522.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Karin Hedrick works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Karin earned $11,522 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Barbara Holtz holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,515.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Carol Smith is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $11,513.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Rebecca Williams is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,510.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sherie Roder holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,510.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lisa Patton is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,506.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Danyelle Mitchell is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,504.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kierra Crothers holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,502.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Angela Johnston holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,497.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Madison Duggan holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,493.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Clarissa Ghant works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Clarissa earned $11,492 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jacob Holmes works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jacob earned $11,489 in 2025.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Lisa Luecke holds the role of Special Assistant Office & Clerical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,488.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kecia Perkins serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,484.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sandra Chytla is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $11,484.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Justin Alvira works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Justin earned $11,474 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Monte Maynard serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,471.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Anahi Primgaard works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Anahi earned $11,469 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Michael De Los Santos holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,468.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Chelsea Keel works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Social Services. Chelsea earned $11,467 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Kincaid holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,457.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Julie Alley is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $11,455.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Zeze Miller holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,447.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Ray Noldon is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,444.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
James Cloward is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $11,438.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Sharon Asher serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,428.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Khadejha Craig holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $11,421.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Diana Turknett holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $11,417.