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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Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Shelby Tate holds the role of Special Assistant Office & Clerical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,652.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Ann Carter holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,641.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kellie Cervene works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kellie earned $29,640 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Danika Chitwood holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,638.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicholas Prendes Brizuela holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,636.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shamita Straub works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shamita earned $29,635 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Porter serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,626.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shandra Yost works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shandra earned $29,620 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Gleaves serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,599.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Janeen Desoe works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Janeen earned $29,587 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
David West works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. David earned $29,586 in 2024.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Eva Cabrera-Ruiz is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $29,566.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kloie White works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kloie earned $29,558 in 2023.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Sara Smith holds the role of Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,543.
Education Program Manager/Social Services
David Brown is a Education Program Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,541.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Morgan Cole is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,540.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Kemmis works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ashley earned $29,530 in 2024.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kevin Ownby serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,527.
Human Resources Generalist/Social Services
Jeremy Wilkerson works as a Human Resources Generalist for Social Services. Jeremy earned $29,517 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Young works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $29,494 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Harold Williams holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,490.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Rebecca Hamilton holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,483.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Tanya Minter works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Tanya earned $29,459 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erin Doughten works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Erin earned $29,445 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Karena Love serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,438.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Baig holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,435.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Misty Rizzo holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,425.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Patrick Harerimana serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,409.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Michael Divine works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Michael earned $29,406 in 2023.
Intermediate Accountant/Social Services
Donna Royse-Keefe holds the role of Intermediate Accountant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,404.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Renee Titley serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,404.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Cortnee Childs serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,404.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christopher Smith works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Christopher earned $29,388 in 2025.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
Amanda Adams holds the role of Designated Principal Assistant Division at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,386.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Margaret Blackmon is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $29,382.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kathleen Schlueter is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,373.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jennifer Johnson holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,371.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Michele Jenkins serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,363.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amy Ritchey holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,337.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kayla Smith serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,336.