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
Jeanne Shuck is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $42,381.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sheila Littlejohn works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sheila earned $42,366 in 2025.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Bridgette Hicks works as a Senior Program Specialist for Social Services. Bridgette earned $42,364 in 2024.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Pamela Foster holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,364.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dakota Earnheart works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dakota earned $42,357 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Nita Green serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,353.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Carmen Lopez Martinez serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $42,351.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ron Tooley serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,348.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Elise Mccoy is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $42,327.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Christine Adams holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,320.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tanya Brown holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,318.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Norris works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jessica earned $42,315 in 2025.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Natalie Schnieders is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $42,312.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Molly Anderson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,305.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Gretchen Piofcyk holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,301.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Wendy Libey holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,297.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erin Duncan is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $42,294.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Rebecca Johnson holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,275.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amber Marler works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Amber earned $42,267 in 2023.
Hearings Officer/Social Services
At Social Services, Samantha Ghormley serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,258.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Charisse Harris holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $42,251.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Taylor Glass holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,250.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Bertina Cepowski serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,250.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Brianna Jenkins serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,242.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Mary Craigmyle holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,240.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ashley Yochum works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Ashley earned $42,229 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Giberti works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sarah earned $42,211 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Darryl Johnson serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $42,211.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Susan Bennett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $42,180.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Steven Juhlin works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Steven earned $42,178 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tauni Mccleary works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tauni earned $42,175 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Linda Jamerson holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,168.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erika Russell holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,156.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Amanda Burnham works as a Program Coordinator for Social Services. Amanda earned $42,145 in 2025.
Food Service Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Marie Thompson serves as a Food Service Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,138.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Debra Anderson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,130.
Program Manager/Social Services
Justin Logan is a Program Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $42,130.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Loraine Townsend serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,122.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Farrah Boyd works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Farrah earned $42,112 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Katrina Price is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $42,099.