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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Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Christina Jackson works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Christina earned $33,112 in 2024.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Erin Privett is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $33,108.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
April Robinson works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. April earned $33,104 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Lynn Young works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Lynn earned $33,088 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherryl Lenzy serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,088.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shayla Heinz works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shayla earned $33,082 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Susan Pool is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $33,071.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jennifer Minnis holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $33,057.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Paula Sprague serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,035.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Paulina Hernandez-Gourley holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,012.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jill House serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,011.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erika Olson works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Erika earned $33,009 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Patrick Oliver is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $33,003.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Meredith is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,996.
Human Resources Generalist/Social Services
At Social Services, Demitrios Raftopoulos serves as a Human Resources Generalist. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,990.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Karen Davis holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,983.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Copeland serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,982.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Angel Bollinger is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,980.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kathy Williams is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,973.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Paul Stansbury works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Paul earned $32,957 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Vasquez holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,945.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alexis Thomas-Flanigan works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Alexis earned $32,938 in 2025.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Soldan serves as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,938.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leonor Smith works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Leonor earned $32,937 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Daryk Gunderson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Daryk earned $32,935 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sylvia Thomas is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,927.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Pamela Shalley holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,927.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Claudia Edwards holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,926.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Christy Cookson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,921.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherry Helm-Diekamp serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,916.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sincere Mullins serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,908.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
Kaitlyn Ethington is a Human Resources Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $32,904.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nadine Shannon is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $32,899.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Mack works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Angela earned $32,873 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandon Putt serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,868.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dalyla Robinson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,865.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tierra Malone works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tierra earned $32,864 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Wilson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,849.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Janet Barrett holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,844.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Robert Ryman serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,842.