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
Wende Lysaght is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,462.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Pamela Harbison serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,458.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Rintaro Sanetoshi holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,453.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alexa Coleman is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,448.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amy Dodson works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Amy earned $2,444 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leslie Sebastian is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,443.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Huber is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,433.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Denise Van Eperen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebecca Hill serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Latesha Harris serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,431.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Emmanuel Littles works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Emmanuel earned $2,430 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Steven Juhlin serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,426.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Demesha Mondaine is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,422.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Saribeth Pinkley serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,422.
Auditor/Social Services
At Social Services, James Rowell serves as a Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,415.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Elizabeth Brooks is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,410.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Parman works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Megan earned $2,407 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Julie Brown holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,407.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kiana Schrandt serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,397.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Nicole Toles-Pope is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,394.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Irwin serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,392.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Joanna Fraser serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,392.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kaitlynn Pagliai works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Kaitlynn earned $2,390 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Celena Miller works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Celena earned $2,389 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Arletta Horton holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,388.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Renay Roberts holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,383.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nichole Trares is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,382.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Melissa Hesemann works as a Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Melissa earned $2,379 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ritamae Jones serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,376.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kaitlyn Grindstaff is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,375.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
David Johnson is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,370.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Amanda Plotner holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,370.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Laura Lacey works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $2,369 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Stephen Fowler holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,365.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Aariona Woods serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,364.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Alvis Coy holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,358.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Sooter works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Courtney earned $2,354 in 2023.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Brenda Armstrong holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,352.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Katherine Payne works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Katherine earned $2,345 in 2024.
Alicia Smith appears in Social Services payroll as a Social Services Specialist, with $2,344 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.