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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Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madeline Aragon holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,097.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Lillian Knipfel is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $17,097.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Elizabeth Horn works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $17,086 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashley Rukes serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,085.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Maria Nichols holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,076.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shannon Holliday works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Shannon earned $17,075 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Teeka Hodge works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Teeka earned $17,075 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Derek Rosello works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Derek earned $17,075 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kally Carmichael holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,073.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Barnes works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Melissa earned $17,073 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tara Shirley is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $17,062.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Stacy Branham works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Stacy earned $17,062 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Leah Carter is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $17,060.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kimberly Peterson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,059.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Freida Daniels is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $17,058.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carlotta Montgomery is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $17,053.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Hannah Marks is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $17,046.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Honeycutt holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $17,045.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Gretchen Brown serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,041.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Heidi Korte is a Rehabilitation Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $17,037.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marianna Young works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Marianna earned $17,035 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Marshelle Willson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,030.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Linda Bieg is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $17,025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Katelynn Lockhart holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,012.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Barbara Merritt serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $17,009.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Carol Van Rhein holds the role of Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,008.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Tressa Goliday is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $17,006.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Alyssa Frisbie works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Alyssa earned $16,991 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Vera Brown is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,987.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Kilbourn serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,975.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hannah Hodges works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Hannah earned $16,973 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cathleen Lillis is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $16,970.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Aaron Gaddis serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $16,968.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anna Reilly holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $16,958.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Emaly Keller serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,951.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Brandon Cooley holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $16,944.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kile Bonnett serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,942.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Austin Jones is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,941.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lauren Watkins is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $16,940.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Delker serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $16,938.