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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Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Omans works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $57,436 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kenneth Lumley works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Kenneth earned $57,408 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Ashley Peters is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,394.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Brian Marcotte holds the role of Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,394.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Michael Menning works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Social Services. Michael earned $57,394 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Lisa Reiter works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Social Services. Lisa earned $57,394 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Diane Perdue serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,393.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Joncey Rubich serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,349.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Trisha Raney holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,349.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Shaun Hall works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Shaun earned $57,348 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Amy Rowden holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,341.
Hearings Officer/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Lungstrum serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,334.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Leah Rowe serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,328.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amanda Ethridge is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,317.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Janene Wagenaar is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,316.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kaitlyn Grindstaff serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,313.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristy Travillion serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,309.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Leah Towell is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,293.
Auditor/Social Services
Joyce Chandler works as a Auditor for Social Services. Joyce earned $57,268 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Lori Parrish works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Lori earned $57,268 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Daniel Rush serves as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Cassandra Jones serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kara Findley serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jeremy Lusk is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Parker holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Tara Shahangian is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Daylon Tillman holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,268.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Melinda Bridge holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,268.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
William Brown holds the role of Youth Services Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,256.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ninon Hensley holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,213.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Armanda Carnes works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Social Services. Armanda earned $57,134 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Social Services
Jason Combs is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,134.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tracy Ward serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,130.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Christie Curnutte works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Christie earned $57,124 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Mandi Soulier holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,117.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Amy Stadler works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Amy earned $57,088 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Cory Johnson works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Cory earned $57,086 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Chimere Heard serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,074.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Megan Ojeda is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,071.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Kelsey Walker is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $57,063.