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 Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Alan Altmansberger serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,755.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Natasha Kennedy works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Natasha earned $39,754 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Fairetta Peters is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $39,751.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Leesa Bottorff holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,750.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Harley Slusher works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Harley earned $39,748 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandi Knight serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,745.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Cheryl Jost serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,739.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Miranda Axelsen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Miranda earned $39,739 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Trey Thomas holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,733.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alisha Hagar-Payne is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,732.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tina Austin serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,722.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cara Will serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $39,719.
Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr/Social Services
Lora Brown works as a Research Data Analysis Spv/Mgr for Social Services. Lora earned $39,716 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Stacey Powell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,711.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Veronica Schneider holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,708.
This Benefit Program Technician record at Social Services for Tina Galloway may represent several individuals, totaling $39,703 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Daniele Williford holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,702.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Emely Henke serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,694.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Janet Wood is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,692.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jeni Kinney is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,688.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chelsea Shannon is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,682.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Magers is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,679.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Jennifer Buechler is a Program Coordinator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $39,659.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nickolas Diaz works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Nickolas earned $39,658 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Page Smith is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,657.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Anthony Ursery holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,649.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michelle Sorensen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Michelle earned $39,648 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jaden Brown works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jaden earned $39,643 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Monica Allen serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,640.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Joshua Wright is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,636.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Brooklyn Cameron holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,625.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tia Heard works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tia earned $39,622 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamie Drazba serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,621.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kathleen Kluthe serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,620.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Teresa Holifield is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,618.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Melissa Bales is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $39,618.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Savannah Boggs holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,617.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kathryn Butler works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kathryn earned $39,615 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Wilbert Johnson works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Wilbert earned $39,610 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kaleb Hughes holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $39,608.