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
Jade Mcguire holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,106.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Steen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $20,097.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Caitlin Williams is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,092.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kylie Laney holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,091.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mica Brooke is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,091.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Karen Gibbs holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $20,074.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Paige Martin-Watson works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Paige earned $20,070 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Meredith Redman holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,067.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Wingo serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,059.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Lemons holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,058.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
Katie Spillman is a Human Resources Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $20,058.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Daniel Doriscar works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Daniel earned $20,054 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jill Betts serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,043.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kashairra Mcknight Johnson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kashairra earned $20,027 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kaylien Sorensen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kaylien earned $20,026 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Linda Jones holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nathan Martin works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Nathan earned $20,003 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Nicole Dennison is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $20,000.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shannon Cain is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $19,996.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Alexander Epperson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,993.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Patricia Walls is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $19,991.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Karoline Young serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,981.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jerica Kempker works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jerica earned $19,975 in 2024.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, William Wagner serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,975.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kyla Biester is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $19,972.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Dikita Nobles holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,964.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Tracy Nelson serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,963.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Donna Faul holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $19,943.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Ed Charles serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,934.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Valnita O'Neil works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Valnita earned $19,923 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Courtney See holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,922.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lorena Weppler serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,913.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Emerald Rosales holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $19,909.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Lochridge Key holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $19,893.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jonathan Thomas works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jonathan earned $19,892 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ainsley Wohlgemuth works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ainsley earned $19,890 in 2025.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Lisa Hogg works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Lisa earned $19,888 in 2023.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Kelly Caples works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Kelly earned $19,881 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jeffery Worley works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jeffery earned $19,879 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Derek Wulfert is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $19,868.