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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Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Angela Davidson serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $41,046.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Wendy Sowers works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Wendy earned $41,037 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sarah Bennett holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,035.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Jennifer Dickerson works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Jennifer earned $41,035 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lori Eckhoff serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,027.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kenia Munoz holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,022.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Brandy Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,015.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Chelsea Soifua works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Chelsea earned $41,011 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Robin Oster serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,003.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shannon Richards is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,997.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Clarissa Smart serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,996.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Katina Manz holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,983.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Roxanne Perkins serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,965.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Scott Burk works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Scott earned $40,961 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nicholas Lawson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,949.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Bethany Veltrop holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,947.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Glynis Mersman works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Glynis earned $40,937 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Madison serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,928.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kimberly Gose serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,920.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jill Johns holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,919.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Emma Bruns is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,919.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Wanda Luney serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,912.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Keri Klein is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,904.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Linda Stainback holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,903.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlin Atkinson serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,896.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Gunter serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,893.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hannah Helmig is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,892.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Michele Williams serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,888.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kendra Jackson works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Kendra earned $40,883 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tasha Kupihea works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tasha earned $40,882 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kaitlyn Griffith holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,879.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Dawn Cassidy serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,877.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Dylan Lorenz is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,865.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Wynamah Main is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,864.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Erin Pendergraft is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,864.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Lisa Weagley holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,844.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kelsey Barton serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,840.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Steven Ivy holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,840.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Bryanne Gates works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Bryanne earned $40,837 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Maleek Porter works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Maleek earned $40,836 in 2025.