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 Associate/Social Services
Lisha Saddler works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Lisha earned $36,683 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Micah Friend works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Micah earned $36,683 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Moore serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,681.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Shevannese Smith serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,669.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Amber Conklin serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,669.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Anne Shotwell works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Anne earned $36,667 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kelley Magee is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $36,665.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Sindy Puckett holds the role of Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,655.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Allison Babb holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,650.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
At Social Services, Valerie Schmitz serves as a Registered Nurse. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,633.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Esther Ofori-Mante serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,630.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jaylan Orr serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,624.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amy Rogers holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,614.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Medjine Duver serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $36,606.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Charlene Neptune-Holmes works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Charlene earned $36,600 in 2025.
Senior Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Heather Atkins is a Senior Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $36,591.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rodica Enriquez holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,588.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sophia Goetschius holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,578.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Lasonya Spencer holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,573.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Katelynn Portell serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,573.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Gregory Stewart serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,570.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Jameson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,564.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Aigner Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,564.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lydia Kincaid is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $36,560.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leanna Ajtaji holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,546.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Mitzi Kessler works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Mitzi earned $36,546 in 2024.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Whitney Winchester holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,535.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brianna Winchester holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $36,535.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Lauranne Jones works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Lauranne earned $36,532 in 2023.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kala Farrell is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $36,524.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Virginia Wilson holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,518.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Kimberly Taylor works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Kimberly earned $36,516 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Emily Townsend holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $36,510.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Emerson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $36,504.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Clifton Parker serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,498.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Harriett Williams serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,472.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Lea Hatcher works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Lea earned $36,470 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lance Renner serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $36,469.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stacey Green is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $36,467.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Paige Mills is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $36,441.