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 Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Shawna Caruthers serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,757.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
De Ebrite holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,748.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Renee La Montia is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $34,744.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gloria Jackson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,732.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sheila Reynolds-Dempsey is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,729.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Melissa Grimes is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,723.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cheryl Fore is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $34,722.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Krysta Stevens is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,702.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Laurence Adams works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Laurence earned $34,702 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rebecca Weaver holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,697.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Meghan Smyers holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,686.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ajla Dzinic holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,681.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Keiunna Thompson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $34,676.
Division Director/Social Services
At Social Services, Kayla Ueligger serves as a Division Director. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,669.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Harms works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Lindsey earned $34,662 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Downs works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $34,657 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Kristen Schobey holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,655.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Paulla Wilburn holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,610.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shannon Jones holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,609.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Stephen Hutton is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,606.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Loriebell Tudela works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Loriebell earned $34,606 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Keilah Jones holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,603.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kelly Johnson holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,601.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Chavalla Matau is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,594.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kristen Schobey works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kristen earned $34,593 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Isabelle Brekke serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,592.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Matthew Tracy holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,590.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shannon Mcpherson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $34,589.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Walker holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,584.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Gabrielle Balistreri is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $34,579.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Amanda Morris holds the role of Senior Accounts Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,572.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kimberly Connoyer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kimberly earned $34,553 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Mary Shields is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $34,551.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Pritchett serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,538.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Levin serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,529.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Megan Bainbridge holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,506.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Johnisha Williams works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Johnisha earned $34,505 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lana Church holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,502.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Joseph Gray works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Joseph earned $34,493 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tiara Bealom holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $34,488.