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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Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Christine Johnson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Christine earned $22,413 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brendan Mahon is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,409.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brittney Schafer holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,405.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madison Muzzarelli holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,404.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Tricia Morris holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $22,394.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Krista Byrd-Pittman holds the role of Rehabilitation Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,393.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Annora Potter is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,393.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tionee Ellis serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,380.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Amanda Oppy works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Social Services. Amanda earned $22,372 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Patricia Bradley is a Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $22,366.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Bridgette Graham serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,365.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Whitney Sterger serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,362.
Rehabilitation Coordinator/Social Services
Vance Read holds the role of Rehabilitation Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,359.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Lorraine Polk holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,358.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Leah Towell holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $22,355.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Denise Weinrich works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Denise earned $22,352 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Elena Spangler serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $22,343.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kelly Rivera holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,338.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alexa Rudner is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $22,335.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Rachael Newton is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $22,333.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Rejina Richardson serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,332.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Joseph Martin serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $22,320.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Krista Wilson works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Krista earned $22,318 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Denise Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $22,313.