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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Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Kali Merritt works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Kali earned $32,106 in 2025.
Paralegal/Social Services
Monique Flenoy works as a Paralegal for Social Services. Monique earned $32,082 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephanie Williams serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,077.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cayli Hughey serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,075.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kayla Pender holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,073.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Dylan Armour is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,059.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Joanie Cook works as a Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Joanie earned $32,031 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Aniesha Williams holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,030.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lauren Salgado serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $32,029.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Evonna Bailey works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Evonna earned $32,027 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Samantha Reynolds holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,026.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gina Engelhardt works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Gina earned $32,020 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nicholas Schnerre works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Nicholas earned $32,017 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brailey White works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brailey earned $32,007 in 2024.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Sheri Menteer is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $32,005.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Audra Mcvay holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,000.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Portia Grubb is a Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $31,999.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Karen Wilson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,991.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandi Horton serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $31,980.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Ruby Westberry works as a Rehabilitation Associate for Social Services. Ruby earned $31,967 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Julia Spitzmiller works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Julia earned $31,940 in 2025.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Jamar Trimble works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Jamar earned $31,927 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Diana Sumners serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,925.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amanda Hutchinson is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $31,922.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Mark Thomas is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $31,922.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Mariea Boyland serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,921.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Greenlee serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,921.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kimberly Knopf serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,888.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tamara Protenic works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tamara earned $31,884 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Haley Boeger serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,854.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Michele Kaminski is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $31,854.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
April Tagupa works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. April earned $31,848 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Mikayla Deeken is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $31,843.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Suzanne Marion serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,840.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Joyce Jamison is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $31,825.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Cheryl Eck is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $31,817.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Brandy Johnson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $31,816.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Carrie Fite holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,803.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Lauren Hall serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $31,802.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jordan Hays works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jordan earned $31,798 in 2025.