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
Heather Rhoads is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $24,131.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Melanie Massey serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,123.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Neal Steffens holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,119.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melinda Rice is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,118.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brittany Martin serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,112.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Ficker serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,111.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sade Johnson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,108.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Carrie Stephenson is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $24,105.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Justin Jones is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,102.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Katherine Payne is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,098.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Macey Church serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,097.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kiara Puente serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,088.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mataya Stacy holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,085.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Tammy Borden works as a Legal Assistant for Social Services. Tammy earned $24,078 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tamara Protenic is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $24,077.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Smith serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,066.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Morgan Nacy is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,062.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jennifer Gillespie works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Jennifer earned $24,054 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Betty Adams is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $24,053.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Donna Stewart holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,046.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cherrie Surface serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,042.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
David Hale works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. David earned $24,037 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Faith Whited serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $24,031.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Abby Brumagin holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,031.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Caroline Clauson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $24,010.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gail Traner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Gail earned $24,004 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kevin Spencer is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $23,999.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kaitlyn Davenport is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,997.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Luke Shoemaker holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,994.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kathy Simmons serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,980.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Daniel Mccrane serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $23,980.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Case serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $23,974.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelly Jackson serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $23,969.
Commissioned Investigator Supervisor/Social Services
Justin Kemp is a Commissioned Investigator Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $23,966.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nasiba Yusupova holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,962.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shayla Winters holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $23,954.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Stefanie Harding holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,948.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Walker is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,947.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Corkell works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amy earned $23,943 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jo-Leania Sports-Wilson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $23,940.