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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Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Salim Muhammad holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $184.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Andy Littrell works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Andy earned $184 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kharysma Bell holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $181.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sheila Van Buren serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $181.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Kelly Piel is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $180.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kestra King serves as a Legal Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $179.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Logan Noorbakhsh is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $178.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
David Hill is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $178.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sumbal Haseeb is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $176.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Michael Henry holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $174.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kristie Bayless is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $174.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Monica Hogue serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $173.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Detcher holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $169.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alexa Wheeler works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Alexa earned $169 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kimberly Hager works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Kimberly earned $166 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelly Roberts serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $164.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Payge Sergent works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Payge earned $163 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Penny Fowler holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $162.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ammon Waters is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $162.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Joanne Ingram works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Joanne earned $162 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brittany Bramlett works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Brittany earned $161 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Janice Hill holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $160.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Anne Wyatt holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $159.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
James Damron works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. James earned $158 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Landon Leftridge holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $157.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Alyssa Miller is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $155.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Benjamin Akins works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Benjamin earned $149 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lenita Sanders Golden serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $148.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Belford serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $147.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Josette Kinsey is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $147.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Megann Campbell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $147.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Linda Herrera works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Linda earned $147 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marla Hill holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $147.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brandon Smith holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $147.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Trista Weddle is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $147.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Lyndsey Strickland works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Lyndsey earned $146 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michael Lakin works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Michael earned $145 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tyler Romanowski is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $143.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Patricia Alcanter is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $143.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jonathan Perez works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jonathan earned $143 in 2023.