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
Markiysha Cunningham is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,262.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amber Stine is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,252.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Patty Michael serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,236.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Megan Carman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Megan earned $28,232 in 2024.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Alicia Watkins serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,229.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Majeeda Baheyadeen works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Majeeda earned $28,229 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Andrew Jackman serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $28,223.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amelia Yust works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amelia earned $28,219 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Julie Noonan Baumer holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,209.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephanie White serves as a Program Coordinator. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,203.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Allison Leonard works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Allison earned $28,190 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Milton Thomas works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Milton earned $28,168 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Regina Hunt is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,159.
Vocational Education Instructor/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandon Moore serves as a Vocational Education Instructor. Their 2023 pay totaled $28,151.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Julie Nichols works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Julie earned $28,150 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tajiri Mckee holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,148.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Payton Huss works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Payton earned $28,147 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Wendy Wiseman is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $28,139.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sandy Dale serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,138.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Paula Tune works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Paula earned $28,127 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Joy Rice works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Joy earned $28,123 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rachel Reffitt holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $28,116.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Desiree Patterson is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,114.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Randa Roberts works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Randa earned $28,107 in 2023.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Deanna Brockman serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,105.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Judith Thomas serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,105.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jesse Schaden is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $28,103.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Olivia Wills serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,098.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Caleb Patterson is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $28,095.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Ashley Hughes holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,089.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kaitlyn Davenport is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,086.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Alan Smith works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Alan earned $28,072 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Whalen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jessica earned $28,068 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Taylor Hirsch is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $28,064.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Megan Hull is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $28,060.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Courtney Mccallister holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,057.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kokila Thirugnanam holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $28,050.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Katara Beal works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Katara earned $28,035 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Othia Mcdade serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,032.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Breanna Kalesh holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,024.