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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Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Aerieonna Larue holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,456.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sydney Morrow serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,453.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandy Combs serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,443.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Eva Burrell serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,443.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kaytlynn Barton is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $38,439.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Merideth Murphy serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,436.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Gayle Allee works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Gayle earned $38,434 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Anita Curry is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kathryn Moore holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Regina Richardson serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Liza Merritt holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Rhonda Reynolds serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sherry Stewart holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,434.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Rhonda Atkins works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Rhonda earned $38,434 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jodi Carey is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,434.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rita Walters serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,433.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Hurst works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $38,433 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Crystal Browning is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,430.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sheila Mcferren holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,412.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, John Mier serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,407.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Juli Gibson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,400.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Sheila Powell serves as a Legal Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,397.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Fitchpatrick is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,393.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Billie Van Cleve is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,384.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Holly Wilcox serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,373.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Chris Vest is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,366.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Deborah Thomas works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Deborah earned $38,363 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shontay Thomas holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,359.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Lisa Ramsey is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,354.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Cindy Ortega is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,353.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Teka Gibson works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Teka earned $38,351 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Carrie Garver is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,351.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Venerable serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,351.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Evelyn Thomas is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $38,349.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Ehmler serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,336.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alora Thomas works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Alora earned $38,335 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Melissia Creek serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,334.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madison Hipp works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Madison earned $38,330 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jaisha Bennett works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jaisha earned $38,328 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Lein serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,327.