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, Melinda Jones serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,951.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Hale serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,927.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Gertie Browning holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,922.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Heather Jost works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. Heather earned $35,911 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Julia Pitt holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,904.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Paul Kothe serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,903.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Amber Hernandez is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,898.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Olivia Burtin works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Olivia earned $35,898 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ronnicka Bryant works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Ronnicka earned $35,881 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Christiney Bell is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $35,878.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Shakota Winters serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,866.
Division Director/Social Services
Kim Evans works as a Division Director for Social Services. Kim earned $35,864 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Anita Mergy holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,860.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sidney Larsen works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sidney earned $35,856 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Blake Willimann serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,855.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Lee works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $35,855 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Luanne Clark works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Luanne earned $35,850 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Susan Throckmorton serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,841.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Scott Burk holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,837.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erin Mcguire holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,813.
Amanda Sanders appears in Social Services payroll as a Benefit Program Technician, with $35,804 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Peter Burnett holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,792.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Pamela Scrivner is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $35,789.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Miranda Hutchinson serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,786.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Deanna Wilson is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,766.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Meghanne Williams serves as a Rehabilitation Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,756.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amanda Daniels is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,754.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Melanie Berhorst works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Melanie earned $35,753 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Linda Kienle holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,751.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angela Varvaryuk serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,743.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlyn Herald serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,717.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Orel Cuellar is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,717.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Carolyn Hammond holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,712.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Thomas works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $35,706 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Courtney Arakaki serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,705.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Eugene Lynch serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,702.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Dallas Durrow works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Dallas earned $35,702 in 2025.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Sherry Rogers works as a Administrative Support Clerk for Social Services. Sherry earned $35,700 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Lindsey Latham serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,693.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Oralee Mckinzy serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,693.