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
Michele Holenda is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,177.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Justin Nations works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Justin earned $62,177 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Palmer works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $62,174 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Stacey Washington works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Stacey earned $62,173 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Hunt serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,168.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Nathan Turner serves as a Staff Development Training Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,166.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Marissa Holcomb holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,162.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Nicholas Morrison serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,154.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Sarah Constant works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Sarah earned $62,139 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Bobbie Schiller holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,138.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Terry Mitchell works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Terry earned $62,133 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brooklyn Stribling works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Brooklyn earned $62,106 in 2025.
Public Relations Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Peanick serves as a Public Relations Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,082.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Danica Bialczyk holds the role of Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,049.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Aza Walker holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,041.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Jeffrey Glandon holds the role of Senior Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,032.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Amber Saupe serves as a Senior Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,032.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Matthew Wunderli serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,011.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Lamis Abumghaiseeb is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,001.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Danielle Lee holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,998.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Desiree Gardner serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,984.
Lead Auditor/Social Services
Holly Kliethermes works as a Lead Auditor for Social Services. Holly earned $61,980 in 2024.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Allyssa Elmore serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,962.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Shawn Gray works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Shawn earned $61,954 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mishelle Golden holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,941.
Education Specialist/Social Services
John Crites is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,933.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Rhonda Drake holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,913.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Emily Buckallew holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,904.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dianna Wages is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,901.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Christel Rumbo holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,901.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Royer serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kimberly Graham serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hillary Callahan serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melinda Burkholder works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Melinda earned $61,901 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Ruth Eaker is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,884.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Barbara Hoehne works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Barbara earned $61,882 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Sondra Huey holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,882.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Eric Biggers works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Eric earned $61,868 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Gina Thompson is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,864.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Nicole Larkin serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,863.