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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Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Patrick Geans holds the role of Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,670.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Katie Bettis works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Katie earned $18,661 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tayte Evans works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tayte earned $18,658 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chrislynn Powers holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,656.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Staci Friese holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,650.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darlene Caw is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,634.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Cilicia Nelson serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $18,632.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Zachary Brock holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,616.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Brewer holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $18,612.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jermesha Hollywood is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,609.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Lawrence Thompson works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Lawrence earned $18,609 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Blythe Cermak holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,599.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alicia Wilson works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Alicia earned $18,584 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Natalie Crouse is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $18,583.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Alejandra Johnson works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Alejandra earned $18,576 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Laura Chaney is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $18,574.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Samantha Livings serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2023 pay totaled $18,572.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Howard is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $18,559.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alyssa Wright holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,556.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Michelle Lockard works as a Social Services Administrator for Social Services. Michelle earned $18,549 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sheridan Byrd holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $18,549.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Marla Moore serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $18,542.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ghasiny Gully works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ghasiny earned $18,534 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Danner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $18,516 in 2024.