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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Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Joseph Decker holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Denise Lee holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,430.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anesa White-Ramirez holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,427.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Brezlyn Boswell works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Brezlyn earned $15,425 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ronni Braddy holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,415.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
David Deken works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. David earned $15,409 in 2023.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Barbara Chamma works as a Legal Assistant for Social Services. Barbara earned $15,405 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicolette Berry holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,399.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Massey serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,395.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shameka Long holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,393.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chrishonda Cassell is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $15,392.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Nikki Parmer serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,387.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Abigail Smith works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Abigail earned $15,375 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicholas Henry holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,370.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Kyle Kempker is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,367.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Andrea Kelley-Kingara is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,366.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lori Amend serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,364.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Molly Morgan holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,363.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jason Welch works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jason earned $15,361 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gissella Gilden is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $15,356.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kara Chavez-Casias serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $15,351.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jennifer Durham works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Jennifer earned $15,349 in 2023.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Drevantae Dixon holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,349.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tracy Nelson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,332.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Baylee Crahan holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,322.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ginger Sweet is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $15,319.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Amanda Pranke works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Amanda earned $15,312 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Laura Best holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,298.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jacqueline Murphy is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $15,298.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tarah Brown serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,292.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, April Robins serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $15,287.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Bernadette Blyze serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,281.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mary Carpenter holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,273.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Joseph Murphy holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $15,266.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rendie Mcdonald works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rendie earned $15,264 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nathan Lively works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Nathan earned $15,263 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Savannah Riffle serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,258.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Karen Rugg works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Karen earned $15,246 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Haley Myers holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,241.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rhonda Heaver works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Rhonda earned $15,237 in 2025.