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
Denise Nielson works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Denise earned $23,274 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Rodrickus Ratliff serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,268.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Keri Morrow is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,263.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Monica Barker works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Monica earned $23,258 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rebekah Mills works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Rebekah earned $23,255 in 2023.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Kelsay Branson holds the role of Legal Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,251.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Erica Henley is a Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,240.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Payne is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,240.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lacey Marquess holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,238.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Rachael Robinett holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,238.
Staff Development Training Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Ramona Harris serves as a Staff Development Training Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,238.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Chelsea Reed is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $23,233.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Aaron Cooley is a Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $23,228.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Olivia Fiorino is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,217.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Heather Looney works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Heather earned $23,217 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leslie Brown holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,207.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Cinnamon Davidson holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,190.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Snigdha Haff works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Snigdha earned $23,188 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madison Holland is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,173.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deliah Griffith serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,173.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Devyn Stewart is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,163.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kayla Stephens works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Kayla earned $23,159 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Abbey Mcdaniel works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Abbey earned $23,156 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Lori Vandiver works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Lori earned $23,141 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Logan Wyman serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,140.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Sorah holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,128.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Abbey Wright works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Abbey earned $23,127 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cheryl Smith holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,124.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kenen Martinez is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $23,120.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Veronica Pantoya serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,120.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Percell holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,116.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Megan Fehring works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Megan earned $23,112 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kiley Adams is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,095.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Teena Deronde serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,083.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Melissa Lawrence works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Melissa earned $23,073 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Martha Jurca works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Martha earned $23,061 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Oluwatosin Ahmed Robertson holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $23,050.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Damon Clyce is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,050.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jodi Lyons works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jodi earned $23,046 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Karen Griffin works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Karen earned $23,045 in 2024.