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 Specialist/Social Services
Kristy Martin works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Kristy earned $40,831 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sharon Moore holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,828.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Rebecca Ford is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,828.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Melinda Metz serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,828.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Toni Gardner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Toni earned $40,813 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Rosie Titsworth-Owens is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,810.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Victoria Terzi works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Victoria earned $40,804 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Angela Turpen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,802.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Suzanne Highley holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,796.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Christy Ziegler serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,774.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Marnita Reed-Floyd holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,761.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cordilia King works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Cordilia earned $40,753 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stacy Packer works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Stacy earned $40,744 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Mercedes Ervin serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,738.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tasha Burt serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,738.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Gerard Vandillen holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,732.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Albert Long serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,726.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Debby Bailey works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Debby earned $40,726 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Lori Nation works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Lori earned $40,720 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Karen Tunnell serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,711.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Dalana Neeley serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,709.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Genessa Rush holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,709.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Gale Huey holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,705.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Connie Rea is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,702.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Tisha Bowman holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,702.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Titus serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,702.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Justin Kemp serves as a Senior Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,701.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lance Pry works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lance earned $40,698 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Patricia Offutt serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,694.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shanna Earls holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,692.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Shandy Whitaker works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Shandy earned $40,692 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Betty Brazzle is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,685.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lashawndra Heard is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,680.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dawn Pierce is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,676.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Patricia Given is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,675.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Andrea Franke is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,673.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lori Brower holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,670.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Brunner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jennifer earned $40,670 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Laura Downey holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,670.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melinda Edmonds is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,670.