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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Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Sarah Clariday holds the role of Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,559.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lorenza Peoples serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,557.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Toshanna Armstrong holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,550.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Smith holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,548.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
James Cain works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. James earned $40,547 in 2024.
Cynthia Miller appears in Social Services payroll as a Benefit Program Technician, with $40,544 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kylie Milner works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kylie earned $40,538 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Laina Hoag works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Laina earned $40,537 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Avery Longman is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,534.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Joni Warren holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,533.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lasha Simpson-Truong serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,533.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Souza serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,531.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Tamika Sandstrom serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,515.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Mitzi Coates holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,510.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kathleen Crocker works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Kathleen earned $40,510 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Donna Julian serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,510.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Diane Pobst works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Diane earned $40,510 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dana Brewington works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Dana earned $40,506 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Amy Hise holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,505.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carol Kohls works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Carol earned $40,503 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cheryl Canania is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,494.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cyntha Henry is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,493.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Carrie Ballenger serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Katie Glore is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Elizabeth Henderson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Gwendolyn Jones serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Mark Pfeifer holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Catherine Sirdoreus holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Theron Snowbarger holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cindy Wilkes is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Michelle Womble holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Valerie Sirdoreus holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,492.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angela Mooney serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $40,480.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Rowe serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,478.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Udeme Emmanson serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,476.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jason Orrick serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,471.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Wilcox holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,464.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Tyrese Robinson is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,456.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Kathy Vogt is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,450.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Coleman holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,444.