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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Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Gretchen Kemp works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Gretchen earned $50,499 in 2024.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Tasia Roberts is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,497.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ayanna Simmons is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,495.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mckenzie Krieger holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,481.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Veronica Kirk serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,479.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Kelly Cantrell is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,473.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Anderson works as a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $50,473 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Marcella Kelly is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,467.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bonnie Campbell works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Bonnie earned $50,465 in 2024.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christine Friarson serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,465.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandi Smith serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,464.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Benjamin Hochsprung is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,458.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jasmine Farmer-Terrance is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,450.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Pamela Black holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,444.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jodie Villines is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,442.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Katelyn Pierre is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,433.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brianna Love holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,431.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Wagner holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,423.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sara Reagan is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,414.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Linda Johnson is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,413.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gina Catalano is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $50,407.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Courtney Mings works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Courtney earned $50,404 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sherry Kennedy is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,400.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Carol Graves is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,398.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Juria Weston holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,393.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Teresa Murphy holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,389.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lorie Holloway works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Lorie earned $50,387 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Norma Massey is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,383.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, John Stidham serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,358.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Patricia Hayden works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Patricia earned $50,343 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Freeman holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,339.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Telesa Fisher is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,318.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Madison-Lapsley is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,315.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Kelcy Weakland works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Kelcy earned $50,290 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Steven Loethen serves as a Administrative Support Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,286.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Richard Benavidez works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Richard earned $50,262 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandon Robnett serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,240.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Nakisha Black holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,240.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Day is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $50,233.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Sanders serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,231.