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
Christina Compton holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,530.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Jackson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,512.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Anastasia Simmons serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,494.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Terri Lyng holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,485.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Callie Love is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,476.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Danielle Kerr is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,462.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Lisa Calloway holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,457.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Ehmler serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,457.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brittney Yehling works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brittney earned $23,456 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Olivia Combs works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Olivia earned $23,452 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leah Shepherd works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Leah earned $23,443 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lindsey Chambers works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lindsey earned $23,440 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Claudia Norton holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,431.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Felicia Kirchner serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,411.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Sooter holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,407.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Helen Wade serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,407.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Shipley is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,406.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Wilson works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $23,406 in 2025.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jasmine Marshall works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Jasmine earned $23,404 in 2024.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Madeline Sherman serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,394.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darqueshia Young holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,394.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Gage Gardner serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,393.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Valynda Ducich works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Valynda earned $23,389 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Misty Johnson holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,368.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kassondra Murphy serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,366.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Charles Edwards serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,360.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Freddie Spraggs holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,356.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
John Decker is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,352.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Madasyn Scarlett works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Madasyn earned $23,341 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kimberley Hall holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,339.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Brittany Parker works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Brittany earned $23,334 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Camryn Stice works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Camryn earned $23,332 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Demi Creek serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,330.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Susanna Hillsman-Tilden holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,328.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gabriela Hemmer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Gabriela earned $23,308 in 2023.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Angela Swarnes is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,306.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Carlos Nevarez works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Carlos earned $23,300 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Zykeara Smith works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Zykeara earned $23,295 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Aaron Adcock holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,277.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Holly Bauter is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,274.