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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Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Wendi Stephens serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,282.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brenda Coots holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,280.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Komi Adjaka holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $37,279.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jared Odom serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,268.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Riechers is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $37,264.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Megan Vandergriff serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,260.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amanda Watson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $37,259.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Brenda Allen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,255.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kelle Gunnell works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Kelle earned $37,255 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Berlinda Harvey works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Berlinda earned $37,255 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Malorie Harrison is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $37,255.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amber Huff works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Amber earned $37,255 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Chantell Lambert works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Chantell earned $37,255 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Riley Holzmeier is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $37,245.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Crystal Clark works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Crystal earned $37,233 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brent Geohagan holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,220.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Christine Shirey works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Christine earned $37,218 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
G. Byous is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $37,205.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Shirley Burke is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $37,202.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Shadai Hargrove serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,174.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Shannon Brumfield holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,169.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Bennett serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $37,168.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jamie Detwiler-Gall works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jamie earned $37,167 in 2024.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mercedes Gruzeski is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $37,164.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Sharell Sandford holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,155.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Myrna Whitley holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,153.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Brenda Joseph serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,149.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Aubren Dudley holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,145.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Laura Mansfield serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,144.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Wanda Green serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,142.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
April Pearon works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. April earned $37,136 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dorthea Dedeaux-Turner works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dorthea earned $37,123 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kimberly Gilliam holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,110.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brendan Robb works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brendan earned $37,104 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dannetta Fingers holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,100.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Anita Evans is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $37,093.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Brockes Miller holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,090.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Angela Eastwood holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,090.
Education Assistant/Social Services
Ashley Blevins holds the role of Education Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,089.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Johnna Bennett holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,087.