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
Dianna Wages is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $24,546.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cheyenne Yokum holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,538.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Moses Hicks holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,532.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Keely Gustafson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,529.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Denise Jung works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Denise earned $24,526 in 2023.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Renee Wilson holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,517.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Alexis Hanlon serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,510.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Renee Clarkston holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,500.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ashley Haigwood holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,493.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Reston Allen serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,491.
Human Resources Specialist/Social Services
Alicia Adams is a Human Resources Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,488.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Cherish Hancock serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,480.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Penny Barrett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $24,466.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jerreanne Washington serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,465.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Gracie Campbell is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,451.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Joseph Mabrey is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $24,449.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Erin Bennett works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Erin earned $24,443 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Ellis works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ashley earned $24,442 in 2023.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, April Tagupa serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,441.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Rachel Boesen holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,436.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marianne Willis is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $24,436.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
David Scott is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $24,432.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rachel Mosher holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,431.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Allison Brower holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,428.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Dawson Walters holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,420.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Alyssa Sisson serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,416.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Michelle Dames works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Michelle earned $24,412 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lakiesha Groh works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lakiesha earned $24,408 in 2023.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Shanora Clark holds the role of Food Service Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,403.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Aliyah Golden holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,396.
Senior Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Amanda Burnham holds the role of Senior Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,395.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Chondeice Fields serves as a Youth Services Manager. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,389.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Stacie Frueh holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,382.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Heather Powers works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Heather earned $24,380 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madisyn Mcnulty is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,380.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Braid Kilgore holds the role of Youth Services Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,366.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kristina Branch works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kristina earned $24,360 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Meridith Dodds serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,353.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Ryan Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,339.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Jackie Morgan works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Social Services. Jackie earned $24,338 in 2023.