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
Ashley Boyd works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Ashley earned $45,065 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Marsha Stegall is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $45,036.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Abigaile Broom holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,034.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Moussa Ba works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Moussa earned $45,012 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlyn Scranton serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,009.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Ives serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,990.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cheri Burton Severance serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,972.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jaime Imhoff serves as a Rehabilitation Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,961.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dottie Mccadney is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,948.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Richard Ferrari works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Richard earned $44,941 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sidney Larsen serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,933.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mckenzie Stefka is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,931.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madison Potter works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Madison earned $44,923 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Patricia Jones-Smith works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Patricia earned $44,920 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jeri Hill holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,915.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Katherine Bell holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,915.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Cook serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,908.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Lester holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,908.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Shaiffer serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,908.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Jody Deboer works as a Youth Services Manager for Social Services. Jody earned $44,893 in 2023.
Registered Nurse/Social Services
Peggy Shivley is a Registered Nurse at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,885.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Holly Bracken is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $44,870.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sandra Wallace serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,863.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Mary Soltero holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,850.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Tayte Evans is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,840.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jennifer Emmons holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,830.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Janeris Gutierrez works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Janeris earned $44,824 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lance Carlson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,817.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Grace Azzaro works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Grace earned $44,813 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tina Brooks holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,787.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Council works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Jessica earned $44,766 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Sherri Lurten Kempf works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Sherri earned $44,764 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Meghan Brandes holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,762.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Nicole Griggs works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Nicole earned $44,755 in 2025.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Luke Borkowski is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,740.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Joann Rowland holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,736.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jana Justman-Leinweber serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,736.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Denise Johnson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,734.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jackie Kelly holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,712.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Christine Johnson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,710.