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 Coordinator/Social Services
Laurie Whaley holds the role of Youth Services Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,845.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jasmine Stevenson holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,801.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Rebecca Jones holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,794.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Shearrer holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,782.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Latanya Davis works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Latanya earned $59,776 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Alicia Scharpenburg holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,776.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Suzanne Absheer serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,776.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Christopher Oyen serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,763.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lindsey Miller serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,729.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Karen Schachtele is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $59,720.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dorthella Patrick works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Dorthella earned $59,708 in 2025.
Program Manager/Social Services
Carrie Broniec is a Program Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,705.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Airyyus Wallace holds the role of Youth Services Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,705.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Terri Reynolds works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Terri earned $59,692 in 2023.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Korrin Heimbeaugh is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $59,679.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jamie Collamore holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,651.
Accountant Supervisor/Social Services
Ryan Gesch is a Accountant Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,640.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Melissa Davis serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,639.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Eula Lovejoy works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Eula earned $59,608 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Salim Muhammad is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,579.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Taylor serves as a Benefit Program Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,564.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Shevon Martin is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,551.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jordyn Spurlock works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jordyn earned $59,525 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kamryn Staley holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,518.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Dalton Schroeder works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Dalton earned $59,514 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffani Muessig serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,514.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Janet Mccubbin holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,512.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Sherry Johnson serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2023 pay totaled $59,486.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Brian Lane serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,479.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Melvin Jenkins serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,479.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Franchesca Archacki is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,471.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Krista Barnett serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,457.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Blain Mcdermott serves as a Youth Services Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,422.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Travis Caldwell works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Travis earned $59,413 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Andrea Ledbetter works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Andrea earned $59,388 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brandi Bird serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,377.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Roderick holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,376.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
Chadwick Gallinger is a Youth Services Coordinator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,369.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Michelle Cartier is a Special Assistant Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,351.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Octavia Johnson works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Octavia earned $59,341 in 2025.