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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Program Specialist/Social Services
Amy Blankenship holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,338.
Sarah Scott appears in Social Services payroll as a Social Services Specialist, with $59,284 reported in 2025 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Graham serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,249.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Melanie Davis is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,249.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Rose Neal holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,225.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Carol Taschner is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,219.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Joy Hadley serves as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,219.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Caitlin Pedigo holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,218.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Brandy Taylor works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Brandy earned $59,203 in 2025.
Special Assistant Office & Clerical/Social Services
Jami Kallenbach works as a Special Assistant Office & Clerical for Social Services. Jami earned $59,196 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Kellye Wader works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Kellye earned $59,168 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kirsten Spencer works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kirsten earned $59,144 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Robin Morton serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,139.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Todd Nettleton works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Todd earned $59,137 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rise Rooks serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,127.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Melissa Selsor is a Senior Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,113.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Theresa Fisher holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,096.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Jacobi Walker is a Program Coordinator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $59,086.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Rachelle Peters holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,077.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Julie Yearous works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Julie earned $59,056 in 2025.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
At Social Services, Victoria Lager serves as a Social Services Administrator. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,048.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Moriarity serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,032.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Elizabeth Lawal works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $59,028 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Edgar holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,015.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Heather Pratt serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,014.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Connie Mansfield works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Connie earned $59,003 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Saundra Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,993.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Diana Ball is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,987.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Craft is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,986.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Angela Hutson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Angela earned $58,986 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Cederick King is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $58,986.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brian Yelton serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,979.
Intermediate Accountant/Social Services
Hillary Stokes holds the role of Intermediate Accountant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,961.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Ida Langston holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,958.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Charles Richmond works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Charles earned $58,911 in 2025.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Madison Adler works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Madison earned $58,898 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Kenneth Edwards works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Kenneth earned $58,893 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lindsey Knipp serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,893.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Angelia Cherry serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,880.
Accounts Supervisor/Social Services
Deneen Reed holds the role of Accounts Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,866.