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
Joyce Riggins holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,449.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Sarah Sullens holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $56,431.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Karyn Barnes is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,429.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Theresa Dennison is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,414.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Chadwick Snyder holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,398.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cara Will works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Cara earned $56,395 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Lindsay serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,391.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amy Kidd holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,383.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Miranda Gebelin serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,382.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Robinn Daves Huey holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,353.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jacqueline Justice holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,325.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
Nafisa Sofo works as a Youth Services Coordinator for Social Services. Nafisa earned $56,321 in 2025.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Victoria Barron is a Youth Services Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,312.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Komoroski serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,311.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Gail Ward works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Gail earned $56,303 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Dan Ingram is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $56,291.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shonnie Dansby holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,287.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Michele Swanks is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,285.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jerry Maggard is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,282.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Haley Heisel serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,276.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Kristin Arnette holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,273.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Melanie Stokes holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,260.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Doris Comick works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Doris earned $56,252 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Miranda Torres is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,246.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kayla Boggs serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,246.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Nelson Valentin-Martinez is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,246.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Wesley Mantlo holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,246.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Krueger holds the role of Senior Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,246.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Alexander Bedwell works as a Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Alexander earned $56,246 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Diane Barber serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,246.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cierra Holt holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,244.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Crystal Gutierrez holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,242.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kari Headrick serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,216.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Johnson Ajibola is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $56,205.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
John Jennings works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. John earned $56,205 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Debra Walker holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,197.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Wendy Crome works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Wendy earned $56,195 in 2025.
Program Assistant/Social Services
Allison Vassos works as a Program Assistant for Social Services. Allison earned $56,192 in 2025.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Kimberly Dowd holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,188.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christy Brown serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,187.