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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Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Misty Johnson serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,091.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Jalen Hancock works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Jalen earned $26,090 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Darnishia Plattner holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $26,089.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dalene Reed works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dalene earned $26,086 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Roberts serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,085.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
John Lancaster works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. John earned $26,078 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Pamela Merrill works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Pamela earned $26,075 in 2023.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Seibert is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $26,067.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Natalie Leftwich is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $26,063.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Margaret Griffin works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Margaret earned $26,060 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Macailah Dawson works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Macailah earned $26,051 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Katie Rush serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,051.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Jasmine Davis works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Jasmine earned $26,041 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Charles Vaughn is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $26,039.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Emily Lile holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,029.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Easton Meister serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,020.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Maegan Brown serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,018.
Program Assistant/Social Services
Jessica Irwin is a Program Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $26,015.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Keanca Kennedy Betts is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $26,005.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hope Livesay is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $26,002.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Bull is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $25,995.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Desiree Gardner is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $25,991.
Program Specialist/Social Services
April Pearon is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $25,990.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Melissa Mcdonald holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,986.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, April Robinson serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,984.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Car'Tayza Shelton is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $25,972.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelsey Tomlinson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,963.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jenna Henson holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,962.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Waller is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $25,958.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shelby Hughes works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shelby earned $25,952 in 2024.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Lisa Pollice holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,949.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Adrian Dawe holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,940.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Cari Putnam serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $25,932.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Malorie Arnold is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $25,928.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Paula Burkemper holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,918.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Austin Tripp works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Austin earned $25,916 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Tennille Nelson holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $25,898.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kevin Whiteman holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $25,898.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Cher Miller is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $25,898.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tamera Sawyer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tamera earned $25,897 in 2025.