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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Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Shannon Atkins works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Shannon earned $3,330 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shanda Hubbard is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,324.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Francine Emmerich serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,323.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jasmine Howard works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jasmine earned $3,321 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kelly Childress is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,314.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lana Satterlee is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,308.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alfrieda Tunstall works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Alfrieda earned $3,308 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lorie Robert holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,308.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Mackenzie Phillips works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Mackenzie earned $3,308 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Regina Smoot-Jackson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,305.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kanitha Byars serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,298.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, David Swanz serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,292.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Annalisa Harris holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,291.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jane Mccormick serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,289.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jennifer Durham works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Jennifer earned $3,271 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Kimberly Menken holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,259.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Paula Sprague works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Paula earned $3,254 in 2024.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sheridan Cole serves as a Rehabilitation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,252.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ronald Wilkerson works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ronald earned $3,250 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Arnold Lancaster serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,247.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Sean Harrison works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Sean earned $3,247 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Quintessa Guerrero works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Quintessa earned $3,241 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jaclyn Lutz is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,241.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Sydnie Ehm holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,239.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Hurley is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,232.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Joyce Washington works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Joyce earned $3,231 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Joseph Ndifor holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,230.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sydney Thieme works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Sydney earned $3,225 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Victoria Jameson serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,222.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Chasity Hernandez works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Chasity earned $3,212 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Karen Chaparro-Chavez works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Karen earned $3,208 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, John Henry serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,203.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kali Merritt is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,195.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Elizabeth Revelle works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $3,194 in 2025.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Rylee Irwin serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,191.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Jace Schreck is a Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,184.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Conner holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,182.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Joshua Avant holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,180.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tiffany Ellis works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Tiffany earned $3,177 in 2023.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Heather Ford works as a Social Services Administrator for Social Services. Heather earned $3,177 in 2023.