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, Karen Davis serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $570.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Skyler Ragan works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Skyler earned $559 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Brooklyn Robison serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $547.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Grant Melloway holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $546.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jonathan Fleck is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $544.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jesse Cox works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jesse earned $543 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Lashley holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $540.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nicole Adams is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $538.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Heather Coulter works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Heather earned $538 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Yong-He Bae is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $536.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Natalie Holloran serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $536.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jerri Crenshaw serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $535.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Reichenbaugh holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $535.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tara Rhoades holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $535.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tara Garner works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tara earned $529 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ticharwa Masimba holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $527.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Cressida Gattermeir is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $522.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Michal Franke serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $518.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Dawn Mowery serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $515.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shana Davis works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shana earned $513 in 2024.
Payroll for Brittany Hamilton (Youth Services Worker, Social Services) may cover more than one person; together they account for $510 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Laurie Lister works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Laurie earned $508 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sara Struemph works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Sara earned $506 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebecca Kelley serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $503.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shannon Murray holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $500.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Hoggatt works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $498 in 2024.
Food Service Supervisor/Social Services
Eden Myles holds the role of Food Service Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $491.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tiffany Cox works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tiffany earned $490 in 2025.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Christine Dedmon serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $488.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Mark King works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Mark earned $484 in 2023.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kathleen Lynn works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Kathleen earned $481 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Wesley Black holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $477.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Lucinda Proctor works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Lucinda earned $473 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kayy Duncan holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $471.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Misty Johnston works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Misty earned $462 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Diane Herrero serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $460.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Barry Love Madison is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $460.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Abbie Miller is a Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $459.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Morgan Cowen is a Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $455.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Keven Nance is a Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $455.