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
Shae Saladino is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,038.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alyssa Lopez holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,033.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tonya Kanowsky serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,017.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Jesse Benner is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,006.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Amy Gallop serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,005.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Melody Buse works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Melody earned $23,003 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Eleanor Mosbey works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Eleanor earned $23,002 in 2023.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Ron Gray holds the role of Youth Services Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,995.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
At Social Services, Dawn Adams serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,995.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Megan Mann holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,990.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Kimiko Kimple serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,990.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Holly Crane serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,988.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Vanessa Olmstead holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,982.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lisa Everitt works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lisa earned $22,980 in 2023.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Shaune Sneed is a Youth Services Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,955.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Crea serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,952.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Marghita Holmes is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $22,950.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lela Pohlmann serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,949.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Pandora Whittier-Shepard is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,947.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Deanna House is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $22,946.
Staff Development Training Manager/Social Services
Pamela Watkins works as a Staff Development Training Manager for Social Services. Pamela earned $22,940 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sherri Buck works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Sherri earned $22,939 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Julie Mcgeough holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,926.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jarhonda Williams holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,926.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Danielle Degraffenreid serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,924.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Cobi Wires serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,924.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Melessa Nong holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,917.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Kathy Morrison holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,917.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rachele Bell is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,915.
Rehabilitation Coordinator/Social Services
Lisa Randolph works as a Rehabilitation Coordinator for Social Services. Lisa earned $22,910 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Marye Richmond serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $22,898.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Courtney Swarms is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,894.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Starla Cecil serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,891.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Gray serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,884.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Debbie Littleton works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Debbie earned $22,878 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Chance Comer is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,874.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Tiandrea Banks-Walker is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $22,873.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nadia Lopez-Dillard holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,871.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cynthia Turner is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,869.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brian Metz works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brian earned $22,859 in 2023.