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
Gwen Ross works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Gwen earned $40,443 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Haley Pyron is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,441.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Traci Orscheln Hughes holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,427.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leah Jennings is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,423.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Jacqueline Rainey holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,417.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashby Welch works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Ashby earned $40,406 in 2024.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlin Knoeck serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,400.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Alexander Carter serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,392.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nancy Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,381.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Racheal Saint is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,375.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Kylee Eaglen holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,366.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Laura Devereaux is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,365.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Heather Owens Barber serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,364.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Joshua Phillips is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,361.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Elaine Sandberg holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,357.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristina Reed serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,354.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dylan Kirkpatrick works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Dylan earned $40,345 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rochelle Mcneal works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rochelle earned $40,344 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Dana White serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,339.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Lamis Abumghaiseeb holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,335.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Rhonda Denk holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,334.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Bertha Ivory works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Bertha earned $40,327 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lachandra Smith serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,325.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Donna Kirkland works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Donna earned $40,324 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sandra Collins works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Sandra earned $40,321 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jayline Jimenez holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,320.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tieshia Carter works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tieshia earned $40,320 in 2024.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Anastasia Elder works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Anastasia earned $40,315 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Hannah Wright is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $40,315.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Darlene Kanel holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ramona Nunn is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Linda Reeves is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, John Saylor serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cynthia Taylor holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamie Frala-Cooper serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,314.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rodney Stoffregen works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Rodney earned $40,314 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Susan Barnes is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $40,310.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Holly Young serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,309.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Patricia Mcclain is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $40,295.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashley Mcclain serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,294.