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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Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Wenger serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,264.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angel Gillespie serves as a Youth Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,254.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Julie Birdsong holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,247.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Danielle Hall works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Danielle earned $35,224 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tiara Sather holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,224.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Laura Edlow is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,224.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jaden Bowles holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,223.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Keesha King works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Keesha earned $35,223 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sydney Dunmire holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,219.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Da'Nisha Massey serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,196.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Chance Comer holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,187.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Cara Silvey holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,186.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Ana Hayes serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,172.
Human Resources Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Dixon serves as a Human Resources Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,149.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Caley Sears works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Caley earned $35,135 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Megan Brewer is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,130.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kelsey Mcelwrath holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,127.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Staci Thomas serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,124.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Marva Loyd is a Rehabilitation Associate at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,108.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Tiffany Gentry holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,100.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Brooke Reker works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Brooke earned $35,080 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Taylor Glass is a Social Services Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,078.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Chrystal Gates serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,072.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christina Watson-James serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,064.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Valerie Ford-Greenway serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,057.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Miller serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $35,051.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Owens holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,051.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Leona Moore holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $35,050.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Martina Banks is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,049.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Faydreia Davis is a Program Coordinator at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $35,049.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Maddox serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,046.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sue Foutes works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sue earned $35,036 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Clary holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,033.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sylvia Finley is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $35,032.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Logan Underwood works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Logan earned $35,031 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, William Mistele serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $35,019.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Ruth Frank serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $35,006.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stacey Reaves holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $35,005.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Sue Christian holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,003.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Renee Major serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,999.