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
Jennifer Dubois holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,710.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Teresa Fritts works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Teresa earned $44,709 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Nicole Leggett holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,709.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sharon Anderson-Biggs holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,708.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Jennifer Schulte is a Program Coordinator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,699.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kennedy Hibbs works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Kennedy earned $44,696 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kathleen Jamison is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $44,687.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samiyah Shields holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,675.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Romona Woodson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $44,659.
Program Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephen Hicks serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,648.
Non-Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Anthony Templeton is a Non-Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,643.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Robert Hill serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,642.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jayna Knipp serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,637.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sabrina Buntin serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,636.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tucker Strader holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $44,620.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Melanie Huddleston is a Senior Accounts Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,614.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cindy Stilfield works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Cindy earned $44,581 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Kennard is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $44,556.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Chrystal Mccoy works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Chrystal earned $44,543 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Tiffany Steen is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,509.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Buckland holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,501.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Jenny Goodloe serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,497.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lynnann Hutchison holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,496.
Agency Budget Senior Analyst/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Johnson serves as a Agency Budget Senior Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Geralyn Burns is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,492.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Keri Mckee serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,483.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Macey Larue serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,483.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bayley Lewis works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Bayley earned $44,481 in 2025.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Ninon Hensley works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Ninon earned $44,455 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kirstin Cummins serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,452.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Linda Frazier is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $44,425.
Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brittnee Hackworth serves as a Rehabilitation Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,425.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Shelby Radake serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,417.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Charlotte Johnson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,406.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Laurie Barragan works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Laurie earned $44,374 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ethel Parish-Nunley serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,358.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Cari Thompson is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,356.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mandi Hoyle works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Mandi earned $44,355 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kiarra Long is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $44,345.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Amy Davis serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,333.