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
Cassie Jackson is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,343.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cassandra Hayes is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,343.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Stacey Shertz works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Stacey earned $2,333 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Teresa Watson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,333.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Lauren Richardson holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,332.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Shona Kirkwood holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,330.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Misty Capel works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Misty earned $2,328 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
K'Lea Basnett is a Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,328.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Trisha Jones works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Trisha earned $2,328 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Mckenna Nease is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $2,327.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Ariana Lindsey works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Ariana earned $2,321 in 2023.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandee Johnson serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,320.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ibrahim Naika works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ibrahim earned $2,319 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Kimberly Gittemeier holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,319.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Ciara Dall holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,311.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Lollis serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,307.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Lynette Jenkins is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,305.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kinadee Jones holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,297.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Chiara Maes serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,295.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ewell Lingar holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,294.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Dana Rios works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Dana earned $2,293 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Marcella Cox holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,290.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Danielle Dodd holds the role of Legal Counsel at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,290.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alyssa Anderson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,281.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Reed works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $2,277 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gabriel Peppers is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,276.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsay Peck is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,273.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Zayla Thomas is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,269.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Campbell holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,268.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Samantha Puckett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $2,268.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebecca Wilson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,267.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kristiann Hudson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kristiann earned $2,261 in 2025.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Theresa Lustwerk is a Senior Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $2,261.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Chanuleima Hijam works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Chanuleima earned $2,259 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alison Barlow holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,253.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Teresa Johnson serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $2,250.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Henri Harper serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,250.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Carroll serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,245.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Jalen James holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,237.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Belinda English works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Belinda earned $2,237 in 2025.