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 Technician/Social Services
Tamma Bushong holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,679.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Jennifer Garrison is a Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,676.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tannesha Edwards serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,663.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Kelley-Kingara holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $43,654.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Delores Tice works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Delores earned $43,627 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Charles Nshimiyimana works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Charles earned $43,624 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tyler Shrout is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,606.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Hornbeck serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,603.
Social Services Area Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Tracie Brooks serves as a Social Services Area Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,602.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Dawn Pehle is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $43,601.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Erik Gernander works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Erik earned $43,600 in 2025.
Research/Data Assistant/Social Services
Deborah Dickey works as a Research/Data Assistant for Social Services. Deborah earned $43,600 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Leigh Jennings works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Leigh earned $43,579 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Terri Hooper serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,571.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Rebecca Morris is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,566.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Katelynn Portell serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,544.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Nicole Woolsey holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,537.
Hearings Officer/Social Services
Jessie Basler is a Hearings Officer at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,507.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Adam Burkett serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,507.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nico Westfall holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,503.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tamara Aversman serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $43,498.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Georgia Kaye is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,497.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Latasha Brown is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,490.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Delisal Cole holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,484.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Tiffany Hughes holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,480.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
At Social Services, Kenneth Hunt serves as a Associate Research/Data Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,474.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rachel Stith is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,463.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Faith White is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,457.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Jacobs is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,424.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carol Lusk works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Carol earned $43,417 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Leanna Curtis serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,411.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Leslie is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $43,406.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Tommelia Ray holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,406.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Nancy Weddle serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,406.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Dustin Wilson serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,406.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Morgan Nacy works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Morgan earned $43,406 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Andrew Hunter works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Andrew earned $43,396 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Megan Byrne holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,395.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Pinkie Maxwell-Green works as a Social Services Administrator for Social Services. Pinkie earned $43,388 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Donna Fox works as a Administrative Support Professional for Social Services. Donna earned $43,379 in 2025.