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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Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
John Stralka works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. John earned $49,854 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shandra Yost works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Shandra earned $49,854 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jade Pena serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,845.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Susan Thorne works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Susan earned $49,839 in 2025.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Rosalind Martin works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Rosalind earned $49,837 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Valerie Mckee is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,830.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Denise Sappenfield holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,830.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Angela Richardson is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,830.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Carrie Shrum-Lackey is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,829.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brittany Smith serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,827.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Moses Hicks holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,809.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Christopher Boyle is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $49,801.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Gwendolyn Mccullough holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,782.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Christopher Rust holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,776.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Dezaray Mulleady works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Dezaray earned $49,774 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Parker holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,760.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Kim Wilson holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,758.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Chelse Walker serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,757.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Svea Flaherty holds the role of Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,756.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Alicia Otwell serves as a Youth Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,732.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Shanese Rabon serves as a Senior Accounts Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,730.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Hannah Shaw holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,728.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dana Rios works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dana earned $49,727 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Erica Rodgers holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,727.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Smith serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,725.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Luke Shoemaker is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,718.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Allen serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,716.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Danny Jenkins works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Danny earned $49,716 in 2024.
Accountant/Social Services
Amanda Manns is a Accountant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,693.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jim Thomas serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,687.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Miller serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,686.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Grant Williams works as a Youth Services Manager for Social Services. Grant earned $49,677 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lana Sawyer is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,670.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Lori Harris is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,669.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Debbie Taylor is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $49,667.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Johna Trapani works as a Program Coordinator for Social Services. Johna earned $49,656 in 2024.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Molly Morgan holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,637.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jasmine Farmer works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Jasmine earned $49,637 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bethany Sehl holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,636.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Anton Abby holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $49,634.