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 Worker/Social Services
Jennifer Fredenburg works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jennifer earned $49,069 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bobby Allen is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,042.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cassandra Storey is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $49,027.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Veltrop serves as a Legal Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tina Mitchell is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $49,010.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jalen Scuefield holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,998.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nancy Leeper holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,992.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alexis Sisson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,988.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Hayes is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $48,977.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Aaron Woolridge is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $48,977.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Alexa Zimmerman holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $48,975.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lorrie Stratton holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,951.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Danielle Barnes is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $48,941.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Foster works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $48,941 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Katherine Heriford serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,941.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamie Herzing serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,941.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Zoellner is a Senior Rehabilitation Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $48,941.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Jeffrey Miller holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,941.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Charlene Neptune-Holmes serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,939.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Patrick Biggs works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Patrick earned $48,939 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Debra Fisher holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,924.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Carly Raridon is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $48,919.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brittany Dennis holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,910.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Aubrey Hampton is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $48,908.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Rulo works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Lisa earned $48,894 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Leslie Loef works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Leslie earned $48,880 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Speakes holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,875.