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
Page 1
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Amanda Neace works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Amanda earned $60,243 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tammy Gunter is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,243.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kirsten Cardwell is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,243.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Stoops serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,243.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Deana Bodkins is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,234.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Helen Bishop-Randle is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,232.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Trent Braker is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,187.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Howerton serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,163.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Ragan serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,157.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jenny Varner works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Jenny earned $60,129 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Stacey Collins works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Stacey earned $60,124 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Laurie Hayes serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,122.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Pamela Herzog is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,115.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shannon Auffert holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,100.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandi Allen serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,083.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Pauline Slater serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,039.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kellie Lindsey works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kellie earned $60,039 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Karen Goeppner is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,039.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Pamela Basnett holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,039.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Darlene Jewell serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,039.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jill Viehman works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Jill earned $60,039 in 2025.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Theresa Murrell works as a Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Theresa earned $60,038 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Green works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Michelle earned $60,033 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Emily Townsend works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Emily earned $60,031 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Barbara Williams holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,024.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jessica Huckstep works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Jessica earned $60,011 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kathi Oetting works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kathi earned $60,010 in 2025.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
At Social Services, Patrick Ellison serves as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,006.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Linda Stainback is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,001.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dayna Marcinek works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dayna earned $60,001 in 2025.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Nicole Horskins holds the role of Youth Services Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,977.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
Robert Forth holds the role of Youth Services Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,975.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Sierra Weaver holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,963.
Auditor/Social Services
At Social Services, Robert Rockers serves as a Auditor. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,922.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
Steven Weidenbenner holds the role of Youth Services Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,915.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Victoria Hadley holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,911.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Joseph Jackson holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,910.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Autumn Besand is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,901.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Caitlyn Dunigan works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Caitlyn earned $59,898 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Darryl Conaway holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,852.