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
Melissa Rives works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Melissa earned $62,488 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Nicole Buster works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Nicole earned $62,488 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Debra Kinder works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Debra earned $62,484 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Alicia Smith holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,483.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Angela Batson works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Angela earned $62,481 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jessica Alu holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,453.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kristina Branch is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,453.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Angie Trimm serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,453.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Wenger serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,453.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Timothy Gonzalez works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Timothy earned $62,443 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Mona Wright is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,426.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Karema Luster holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,410.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Delia Crane serves as a Youth Services Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,401.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Andrea Horstmann holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,388.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Amy Davila works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Amy earned $62,385 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jillian Taylor is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,374.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Mary Cooper serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,367.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Tassica Brown works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Tassica earned $62,365 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Angela Williams is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,364.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Robyn Rhoads serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,357.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Stephanie Rodgers is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,349.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Adam Case is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,331.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kathrine Hiltibidal holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,324.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Stacy Sloan works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Stacy earned $62,298 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Paige Jones works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Paige earned $62,282 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Welchert-Odum serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,271.
Paralegal/Social Services
Lisa Soldan holds the role of Paralegal at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,269.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jacqueline Smith serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,229.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Bradshaw holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,229.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
Scott Gardner works as a Senior Program Specialist for Social Services. Scott earned $62,224 in 2025.
Program Manager/Social Services
Rachael Robinett holds the role of Program Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,215.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jessica Clayton works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Jessica earned $62,200 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tabitha Aleshire works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Tabitha earned $62,196 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kimberly Witten works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Kimberly earned $62,195 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Leslie St Clair is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,195.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Brian Jones is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,187.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Meridithe Greene works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Meridithe earned $62,177 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Nicole Robinson works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Nicole earned $62,177 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Shauna-Renae Wehmeier is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,177.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Etter serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,177.