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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Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cara Derouen is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,921.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Jasmine Bell is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,920.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rose Dahlquist is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,917.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jacqueline Overton holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,911.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Aaron Thompson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,910.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shenise Williams is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,910.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kimberley Preston is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,894.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Charles Foster is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,889.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Elland Morris serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,887.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mikayla Larison works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Mikayla earned $2,887 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Jacey Sewell holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,883.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hilary Fessenden serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,882.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cassandra Jones holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,876.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tracey Wood holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,871.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kayla Tanner serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,870.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kyle Wand works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kyle earned $2,865 in 2023.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Terrell serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,864.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lasheka Boyd serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,862.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Katriana Singleton serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,856.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Chateau Jones is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,852.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Geraldine Wyatt serves as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,850.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Dana Perkins works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Dana earned $2,848 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Trenton Hargis serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,844.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Ahmad Hayajneh holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,842.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Theresa Fossett works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Theresa earned $2,840 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Isabelle Beesley serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,829.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Arenice Singleton is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,827.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Maurice Griffin serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,821.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Carla Whittaker works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Carla earned $2,819 in 2023.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Denita Hargrove holds the role of Youth Services Manager at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,807.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Haphrat Aman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Haphrat earned $2,807 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lillian Knipfel holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,806.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Scotti Carver serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,805.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jermel Robinson is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,803.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amanda Johnson works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Amanda earned $2,802 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tiffany Esser is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,797.
Senior Accountant/Social Services
At Social Services, Heather Aulbur serves as a Senior Accountant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,794.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Alisha Buchanan holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,793.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gina Simmons works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Gina earned $2,789 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Makkia Sands works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Makkia earned $2,789 in 2025.