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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Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kayla Donath holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,160.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Shelly Davolt works as a Administrative Support Professional for Social Services. Shelly earned $47,159 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Brandy Hoelscher is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,159.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christoff Gibson serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,147.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Cathy Morgan is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,146.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kyndra Day works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kyndra earned $47,142 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Zachary Shannon is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,134.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherri Hampton serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,131.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kathleen Pyle holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,121.
Program Assistant/Social Services
Katherine Nilges is a Program Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,119.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Renee Wilson is a Social Services Administrator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,116.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Denise Lee works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Denise earned $47,102 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Albert Harper is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,102.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Mary Mosley holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,085.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Annitta Buchanan-Reid is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,064.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Willyard is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $47,064.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Scott Mcintyre is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $47,052.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Cynthia Niebling holds the role of Associate Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,048.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Johnny Ford works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Johnny earned $47,048 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Joshua Hiles holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,048.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Stephanie Hunt works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Stephanie earned $47,048 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sheryl Pitts works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Sheryl earned $47,048 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tami Wilson serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,048.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Jeffery Adams works as a Senior Commissioned Investigator for Social Services. Jeffery earned $47,040 in 2023.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lena Lane serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,992.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Allison Tyler holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,990.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Linsey Acs is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,948.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Sara Baldwin serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,948.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Cathi Boss is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,948.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Jesse Young works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Jesse earned $46,943 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lindsay Reed is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,885.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Russell First serves as a Youth Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,881.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Jill Mays serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,872.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Sheridan Cole works as a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for Social Services. Sheridan earned $46,857 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Amy Jones is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,849.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Melody Buersmeyer works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Melody earned $46,841 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Abigail Walsh serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,825.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Brooke Hill holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,818.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Philipps serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,812.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Beth Blackburn works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Beth earned $46,807 in 2025.