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
Kandace Garmon holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,557.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tangela Olson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Tangela earned $1,553 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Susanne Harmon holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,542.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Scott Munford works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Scott earned $1,540 in 2023.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Madison Holland works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Madison earned $1,538 in 2024.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Elisabeth Stephenson works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Elisabeth earned $1,537 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sean Allen works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sean earned $1,533 in 2024.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Sierra Barragan is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,530.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Cassundra Hill holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,527.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kinsey Freeman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kinsey earned $1,525 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Terry Gayer holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,525.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Chauncey Miller works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Chauncey earned $1,521 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rossisela Wong is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,521.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Vincent Russell is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,512.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Damon King serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,503.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherri Young serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,498.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kacy Gleeson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $1,497.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Craig Ledet holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,495.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Billie Sindorf is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,486.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Miranda Torres works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Miranda earned $1,486 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shane Wallace is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,469.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Josandra Thomas holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,466.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Yvette Poindexter holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,464.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Mcdaniel holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $1,462.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Nicole Mckinney is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,459.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Marian Kuntz works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Marian earned $1,447 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Rebekah Gruba holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,445.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ryan Todd serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,444.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kara Copeland serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $1,444.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Madonna Turner is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $1,444.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Irene Needham works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Irene earned $1,437 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelly Hill serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,437.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Desiree Stacy works as a Non-Commissioned Investigator for Social Services. Desiree earned $1,435 in 2024.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Ashley Peters holds the role of Non-Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,435.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Gia Ide is a Registered Nurse at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,433.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tristen Fox is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $1,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Norita Mccain works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Norita earned $1,428 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Stephanie Putnam works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Stephanie earned $1,418 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Katherine Adams serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,410.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Tabor serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $1,407.