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 Technician/Social Services
Emma Gillespie works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Emma earned $7,124 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shaneque Rhodes holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,122.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Vanessa Vaughan works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Vanessa earned $7,120 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Keisha Jones is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,113.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
James Allen works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. James earned $7,109 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Nora Torres is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $7,108.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Rebekah Mccullough serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,096.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Diane Brown is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,095.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carmen Shoemaker is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,092.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Liela Van Vliet works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Liela earned $7,088 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tammy Hudson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,087.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Teresa Twyman works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Teresa earned $7,077 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Alexander serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,074.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Angela Albrecht holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,071.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Lisa Darden holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,070.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Shelby Phelps serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,065.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lucinda Wheeler holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,059.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Awa Konte works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Awa earned $7,055 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jennifer Hutchens holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,048.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
Marlena Marcum is a Rehabilitation Associate at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $7,047.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Lacey Snodgrass works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Lacey earned $7,042 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Happy Williams is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,038.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Austin Mcguire works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Austin earned $7,034 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Chasity Chatmon works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Chasity earned $7,024 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Karina Ortman works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Karina earned $7,018 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Rebecca Harris holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,008.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Carolyn Brown is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,006.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Melanie Misuraca is a Associate Research/Data Analyst at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $7,005.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Robert Stewart holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,001.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Kevin Neese holds the role of Social Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,997.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Antwanette Talley serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,993.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Michael Foss serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,993.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Amber Birdsong is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,992.
Driver/Social Services
Kenneth Gray holds the role of Driver at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,991.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brenda Bentley serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,986.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Carlyon serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $6,985.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Makkia Bannister is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,973.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Jennifer Melter serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,967.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jaime Rattler works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jaime earned $6,967 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Brittinni Vaughn is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,964.