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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Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Austin Millender holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $670.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Larsen serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $669.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Robin Kurtz works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Robin earned $667 in 2024.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Ellis serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $667.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Emma Crawley works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Emma earned $666 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Elyse Evans holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $665.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Joseph Werley is a Social Services Aide at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $657.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kathleen Mote serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $655.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Vanessa Olmstead holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $654.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Danuta Holmes serves as a Rehabilitation Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $651.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Phillips serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $649.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Laura Edwards is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $646.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Avery Nichols works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Avery earned $644 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Donita Beavers serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $639.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jewell Rice holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $639.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sabrina Beck works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Sabrina earned $638 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Dawna Parker serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $636.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Desira Walker is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $634.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Rachell Jackson is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $632.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Anita Kennison serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2024 pay totaled $631.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
John Chapman is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $628.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashlyn Mills is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $621.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Jessica Woodruff works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Jessica earned $615 in 2023.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, John Elder serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $614.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Janessa Sullivan holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $614.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Tamara Guilliams serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $607.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Rick Otwell is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $594.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michael Aversman is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $594.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Suzan Martinez works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Suzan earned $590 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Naeisha Stanback is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $589.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Rachel Grice serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $585.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Tonika Westbrook-Ruiz is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $584.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Evelyn Wallace is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $581.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Ramiyah Arnold serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $581.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Donna Mitchell holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $579.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Marti Wilson is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $578.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ammon Waters is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $574.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
At Social Services, Joyce Marquette serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $573.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sharmayne Sanford holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $573.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
April Smith-Hynes holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $571.