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
Jeanelle Glenn works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Jeanelle earned $50,224 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Heather Stuehmer holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,216.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Matthew Sharon serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,196.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
James Isom works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. James earned $50,196 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Hannah Rowlett works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Hannah earned $50,182 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sharon Wheeler holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,181.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Danielle Hudson is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,177.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Janine Armour works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Janine earned $50,161 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alicia Pilant-Morlan holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,158.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Barbee Pippert serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,155.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Christopher Walker works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Christopher earned $50,152 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Kyla Dye is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,145.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ryan Miller works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ryan earned $50,142 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Emmeliey Zellers works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Emmeliey earned $50,118 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Erin Ivie holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,106.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Danielle La Pete-Smith is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,089.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Vicki Benz holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,080.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Christopher Hensley works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Christopher earned $50,063 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
James Harmon works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. James earned $50,062 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Mona Scallion is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $50,062.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Hannah O'Malley is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,062.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jeremy Hicks holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,061.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Vicki Parsons works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Vicki earned $50,053 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Andrew Geohagan is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $50,050.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ron Tooley serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,022.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jordan Phipps works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jordan earned $49,953 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Wilkins serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,950.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Delayna Stover works as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical for Social Services. Delayna earned $49,948 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Holly Townsend works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Holly earned $49,944 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
April Robinson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,936.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Troy Faggetti works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Troy earned $49,934 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Nora Lotsu works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Nora earned $49,917 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Weter serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,907.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Brown holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,907.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Melanie Misuraca is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,906.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Erma Gibson works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Erma earned $49,904 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Madyson Fry holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,899.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jimmy Kent works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jimmy earned $49,893 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Teri Zimmerman works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Teri earned $49,881 in 2025.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Haylee Musso holds the role of Senior Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,869.