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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Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Kelli White is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,094.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Kindle Lyons works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Kindle earned $18,091 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Schantel Smith is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,089.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Myers holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,086.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
William Getz works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. William earned $18,077 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kahli Fischer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kahli earned $18,070 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mallory Selvy is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,060.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Shirley Kuennen works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Shirley earned $18,059 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Mary Robinson works as a Food Service Worker for Social Services. Mary earned $18,058 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Dominique Charles works as a Food Service Worker for Social Services. Dominique earned $18,057 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Wesley Mantlo holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,056.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Terrell Moore works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Terrell earned $18,036 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Carl Cook holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,022.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deana Bostick serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,006.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Tealetha Buckley serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,005.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Williams serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,004.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Johnson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,002.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Eckler is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $18,001.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shannon Jones is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,000.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ellen Jones serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,992.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Talaijha Anderson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,988.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Austin Jones serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,987.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Autry Dotson works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Autry earned $17,973 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Wheeler works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rebecca earned $17,971 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Brandt is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $17,971.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Hill serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,971.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Holden serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,971.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kirsten Melkowski works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kirsten earned $17,971 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Dennis Mitchell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,971.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carmelita Wright works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Carmelita earned $17,971 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Gloria Macy serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,971.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Erik Kisting works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Erik earned $17,964 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rachel Carle holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,962.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jennifer Fetty works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jennifer earned $17,941 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Courtney Wieberg serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,940.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Jessica Sutherland holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,938.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tina Chaidez- Duenkel works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Tina earned $17,938 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Misty Capel serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,927.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Rebecca Moore works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Rebecca earned $17,925 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Joey Lazuli works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Joey earned $17,910 in 2025.