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
At Social Services, Shannon Lauer serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,119.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Danielle Woodruff holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,118.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Ryan Todd serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,103.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lawrence Newton is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $29,092.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Marie Lanzendorf is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,082.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ronda Harper holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,076.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Vicki Rose works as a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for Social Services. Vicki earned $29,075 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Deana Dumers serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,068.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Tucker serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,058.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Linette Birky is a Registered Nurse at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,051.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Traci Valdovinos serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,046.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Alinea Ehlers serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,042.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Wilkerson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,022.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tsvetina Pavlova holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,021.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michele Jenkins works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Michele earned $29,019 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Abigail Sorensen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,006.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Janet Shaeffer is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $29,002.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Latania Wallace holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,993.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Bentley Vanlandingham serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,983.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Maham Sift E. Fatima is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $28,971.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Amy Myler is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,967.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Beverly Scott holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,967.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Cayli Hughey works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Cayli earned $28,967 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brandi Spelbring is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,965.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Mercediz Johnson works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. Mercediz earned $28,963 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Sadler serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,961.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Alexandra Messina works as a Senior Program Specialist for Social Services. Alexandra earned $28,957 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Caitlyn Williams serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,951.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Schnee Johnson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,945.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Crable works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Stephanie earned $28,943 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Fullerton holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,930.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samantha Faulkner works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Samantha earned $28,922 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lauren Litteral serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,914.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Rachel Keller is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $28,913.
Deputy Division Director/Social Services
Angela Swarnes holds the role of Deputy Division Director at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,896.
Designated Principal Assistant Division/Social Services
Tiffany Moore is a Designated Principal Assistant Division at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,896.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dana Rios holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,891.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Roscoe is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,884.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Johnathan Goodwin is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $28,877.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mary Wilson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,871.