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
Hope Barnett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $13,587.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Saba Saleem is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $13,585.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Douglas Cowing serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,575.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darielle Williams works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Darielle earned $13,574 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jennifer Wren works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jennifer earned $13,567 in 2024.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Michel Au Buchon is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $13,563.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lisa Pointer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lisa earned $13,562 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Juhna Payton serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,556.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Christa Riley holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,556.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Fowler serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,555.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Angela Stilley serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,553.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Janice Marshall serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,552.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Deatherage is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $13,546.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Geneva Moore is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $13,541.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alex Swords holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,540.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Danielle Odell serves as a Food Service Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,537.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Jon Klement is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $13,537.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cody Wishom is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $13,533.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kimberly Tabe is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $13,524.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Adam Mayhew works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Adam earned $13,522 in 2023.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tammy Vega is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $13,516.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lindsey Nilsson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $13,511.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Norvatis Alexander works as a Food Service Worker for Social Services. Norvatis earned $13,511 in 2023.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
Melissa Green holds the role of Human Resources Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,508.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Caryn Smith holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $13,504.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Latasha Holmes works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Latasha earned $13,495 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brenda Wheeler works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brenda earned $13,494 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kailyn Bybee works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kailyn earned $13,494 in 2024.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Tara Lepper works as a Registered Nurse for Social Services. Tara earned $13,493 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Victor Morris is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $13,488.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Richmond holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,486.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Anna-Marie Marshall is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $13,485.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Emma-Jane Fox is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $13,484.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ann Irvin holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,467.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Samantha Voyles serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $13,446.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Demetrius Chance works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Demetrius earned $13,446 in 2024.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Sharkura Bailey works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Sharkura earned $13,435 in 2025.
Hearings Officer/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Held serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,432.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rachel Young works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Rachel earned $13,423 in 2023.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Davione Moore works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Davione earned $13,420 in 2025.