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
Sheena Alexander is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $18,939.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Belle Halfhill serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,937.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Cindy Stafford holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,936.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Linda Hayward works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Linda earned $18,934 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lea Padgett is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,934.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Victoria Davis serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,933.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brandi Bathon works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Brandi earned $18,932 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Overton works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Heather earned $18,923 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Anthony Schweigert serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,919.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Leann Schatzer works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Leann earned $18,914 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Martinique Payne holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,911.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Margaret Comer is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,910.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Crystal Hurst holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,895.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Jenkins works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Amber earned $18,888 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Cheryl Wells serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,860.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
April O'Quinn holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,856.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Carmen Burton holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,837.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Antoine Clayborne holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,834.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brittany Anderson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,827.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Tyler Jordan is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,798.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kenya Kent holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,783.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Arnold holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,775.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alicia Dudenhoeffer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Alicia earned $18,772 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darlene Nicholson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $18,771.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Shelby Yates serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,748.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cameron Wolfe serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,746.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kelcy Mckenzie is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $18,742.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Yvonne Burrage holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,733.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leslee Pulliam works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Leslee earned $18,732 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jason Carter is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,719.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Theresa Ford works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Theresa earned $18,711 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christopher Guinn holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,707.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Caitlyn Palmer-Conrad holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,707.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Desiree Patterson serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,696.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Karen Stapp works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Karen earned $18,695 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ethan Groce works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ethan earned $18,692 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Mikel Russell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,691.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ajana'H Simmons is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,677.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ryan Meyer holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,675.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Laura Blissett works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $18,673 in 2023.