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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Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Judith Nicholson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,178.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Holly Wilcox holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,170.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kayleen Frazier serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,162.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Halynna Yager is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,155.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Neia Blair holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,152.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Bennett holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,148.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Reginald Burns serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,147.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Breanna Kalesh is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,138.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Jackson works as a Senior Program Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $21,136 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Laura King holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,136.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Easton Meister serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,131.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Megan Lambeth works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Megan earned $21,122 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sherie Hammer holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,120.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Zenetta Hewkin works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Zenetta earned $21,104 in 2025.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Michael Mcfadden is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $21,102.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michelle Myers holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,083.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amber Ellison holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,069.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christian Weding works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Christian earned $21,068 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
William Ritchey holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,068.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kodie Rhodes works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kodie earned $21,064 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Latasha Lee holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,064.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Anita Thomas serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,061.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephen Hutton serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,061.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephanie Schabhetl serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $21,059.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Tunde Adeyemi holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,059.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Rachel Huett holds the role of Registered Nurse at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,059.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Chyna Madison is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,053.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Chavalla Matau works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Chavalla earned $21,053 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Kristen Smith works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Kristen earned $21,049 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Susan Graves serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,043.
Auditor/Social Services
Marcus Isbell is a Auditor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $21,026.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Askin Gul holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $21,025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Douglas Cantrell works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Douglas earned $21,016 in 2024.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Linda Grebe is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,008.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sydney Davidson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,006.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cassidy Folken holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $21,005.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Karen Cope serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $21,002.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Daisy Vance is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $21,000.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Deidre Blaine works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Deidre earned $20,991 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Harvey Helms is a Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $20,988.