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, Mala Ha serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,653.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mckenzie Dunlap holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,647.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tara Thomas works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tara earned $1,643 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Joann Bay works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Joann earned $1,635 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Tompkins works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amy earned $1,633 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amanda Millett holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,632.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Sarah Michel is a Special Assistant Office & Clerical at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,629.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Barbara Painter works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Barbara earned $1,628 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Gwaltney serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,626.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Belinda Huff holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,626.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
James Wiggins is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $1,623.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Milbourn holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,622.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Richard Ferrari serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,622.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Debra Baker serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,621.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Steven Plante serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,621.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Clay Chadwell is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rachel Lynch is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Danica Thompson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Wroten serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Shannon Cottner serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christina Flores is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ashley Lachance is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Mohn holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Teresa Saxton works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Teresa earned $1,620 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jacob Somers serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,620.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Xandy Tucker serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,620.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Duncan serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,620.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Leondre Washington serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,617.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Reginald Truss is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,612.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Jodi Lyons is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,609.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ryan Crist works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Ryan earned $1,601 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jonathan Gordon serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,576.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Sharon Mccowan is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,576.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Pittman serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,570.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Ralston serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,569.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Laurence Hogg works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Laurence earned $1,568 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Hamilton is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,564.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amanda Brooks works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Amanda earned $1,562 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Barnhart works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Melissa earned $1,561 in 2023.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Adrianne Jones serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,561.