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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Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Social Services
At Social Services, Dustin Parry serves as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $807.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Chasity Mckinney serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $801.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Sowell is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $799.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Darci Gerity works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Darci earned $790 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nicholle Wisler works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Nicholle earned $789 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Natalie Obryant serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $779.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Velneeta Hamlett holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $772.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Brenna Pierce is a Social Services Aide at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $771.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Bentley Vanlandingham serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $768.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Bishop holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $768.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lacinda Doolen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $766.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kelly Foster holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $762.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Jessica Probert works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Jessica earned $758 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Melanie Mottesheard works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Melanie earned $751 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Diana Andrade holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $750.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brandie Farmer works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Brandie earned $750 in 2023.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Debra Sutton serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $749.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Willie Simpson works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Willie earned $746 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Monica Broadus is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $742.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shannon Cary is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $737.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madison Sheridan works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Madison earned $736 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Harjit Lall works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Harjit earned $734 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Destiny Anderson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $727.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Mailey Jones holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $724.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Randi Purdy is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $723.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Shakir Brandt holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $717.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Generaux works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $713 in 2023.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Henry Sowell holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $707.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nicole Jones works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Nicole earned $703 in 2025.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Nikki James holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $696.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sasha Parker holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $689.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Breanna Kalesh holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $683.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Robin Anderson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $681.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alexis Jones-El is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $679.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shani Ray holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $676.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brandy Cain holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $675.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kristin Burchett works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kristin earned $675 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sunshine Hughes holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $674.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Latreace Ward serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $674.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Unique Jirdon holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $673.