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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Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Sharon Alexander works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. Sharon earned $2,021 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jamisha Crumer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jamisha earned $2,018 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Stratton holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,016.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
Timothy Mccoy works as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist for Social Services. Timothy earned $2,015 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Lakin is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,012.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sydney Gay-Williamson works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Sydney earned $2,011 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sharhonda Ewing works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Sharhonda earned $2,010 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Stacey Cordell is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,008.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Peggy Allen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,007.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Thomas Booth works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Thomas earned $1,993 in 2024.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Donna Perryman is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,991.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Megan Wolfe serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,977.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Emma Whittenburg serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,972.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Tuten serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,971.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sean Jenkins works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Sean earned $1,969 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kali Retherford serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,962.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashley Ellis serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,957.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Maria Tufts works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Maria earned $1,956 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Damon King works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Damon earned $1,949 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sharon Penry is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,935.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Eva Garlinghouse serves as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,935.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
Stephanie Milby works as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist for Social Services. Stephanie earned $1,935 in 2023.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
Waymon Watson is a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,932.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Carlicia Houston serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,931.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tad Collier works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Tad earned $1,925 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ashley Yannayon holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,924.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
Tiffany Willen works as a Human Resources Assistant for Social Services. Tiffany earned $1,920 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tania Kowalski serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,919.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Sartin holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,917.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Neal Steffens serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,911.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Robin Honea holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,911.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kaytlin Brown works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Kaytlin earned $1,910 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Reid holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,908.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kimberly Cochran holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,906.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jamie Blair holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,902.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Joseph Teague is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,891.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Yoakum works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Jessica earned $1,891 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Rhett Lewis serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,891.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jacob Wheeler is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $1,890.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Nicole Boulware serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,881.