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
Kimberly Blake holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,767.
Education Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Paul Breshears serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,766.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Jamar Trimble serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,762.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samuel Clark holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,758.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Melissa Krueger works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Melissa earned $4,752 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Anissa Jones serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,748.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dennis Petro works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Dennis earned $4,746 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Daniel Terry works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Daniel earned $4,738 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kelcie Hopkins holds the role of Social Services Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,737.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Benita Williams works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Benita earned $4,727 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jade Savage works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jade earned $4,719 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Amanda Bartholomew serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,716.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Lisa Rulo serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,711.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Cassidy Collette holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,711.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Timothy Price works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Timothy earned $4,711 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tracey Bryant serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,708.
Senior Accounts Assistant/Social Services
Haley West works as a Senior Accounts Assistant for Social Services. Haley earned $4,707 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Brailey White serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,704.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Vanessa Cole is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,703.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Danielle Lightly is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,692.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Andrew Fischer serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,692.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Jayna Knipp holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,691.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Terisa Knierim works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Terisa earned $4,690 in 2024.
Legal Counsel/Social Services
Autumn Perkins works as a Legal Counsel for Social Services. Autumn earned $4,686 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heather Miller works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Heather earned $4,683 in 2024.
Food Service Worker/Social Services
Celeste Love is a Food Service Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,681.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
At Social Services, Jesikkah Lanterman serves as a Administrative Support Clerk. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,681.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Rachel Roberts serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,680.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tonya Lynn serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,679.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Heather Medrow serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,674.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashley Crutcher serves as a Social Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,674.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Leanda Jackson holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,673.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Ashley Beistel holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,669.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Pamela Randle works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Pamela earned $4,663 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Staci Copeland holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,662.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Bradley Callihan works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Bradley earned $4,662 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Robert Thomas works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Robert earned $4,655 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashton Gunter serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,649.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Abigaile Broom holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,649.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Avery Longman is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,649.