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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Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Casey Ewing is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,127.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Kelly Caples holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,125.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Wendy White holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,125.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Erin Wehmeier works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Erin earned $61,117 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Georgia Starr holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,115.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Meghan Mckinney holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,104.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Randy Dick serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,099.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michael Potter works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Michael earned $61,098 in 2025.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
John Hill is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,096.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sara Walka works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sara earned $61,078 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Shannon Luye serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,077.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christen Lilly serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,072.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Lanspa holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,072.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Crystal Roman serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,072.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jonathan Raymond serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,072.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michael Emert holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,072.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Johanne Budd serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,072.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kerry Carney is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,072.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Gifford serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,072.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Melodie Thomas holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,064.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Karen Shannon works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Karen earned $61,056 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Alesia Morgan works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Alesia earned $61,050 in 2025.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Kyle Kendrick works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Kyle earned $61,014 in 2025.
Auditor/Social Services
Tiatay Shiner works as a Auditor for Social Services. Tiatay earned $61,010 in 2025.
Auditor/Social Services
Kristina Sweeten works as a Auditor for Social Services. Kristina earned $61,010 in 2025.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Michael Antweiler holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,004.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Bruce Winge is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,004.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Rosanna Underdown is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,004.
Program Coordinator/Social Services
Amber Deatherage holds the role of Program Coordinator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,003.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Trisha Clover works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Trisha earned $60,920 in 2024.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Jennifer Wolf is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,891.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Rebecca Parker works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Rebecca earned $60,889 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Laura Street works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Laura earned $60,870 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Rachael Spence serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,832.
Youth Services Supervisor/Social Services
Michelle Tinker works as a Youth Services Supervisor for Social Services. Michelle earned $60,808 in 2025.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Catherine Whitney Vuchetich is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $60,805.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Michelle Evans serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,803.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Short works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $60,799 in 2025.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Ashley Beistel holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,796.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Makenna Westhusing holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,796.