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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Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Andrew Magers holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,649.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Christina Schipper works as a Program Specialist for Social Services. Christina earned $4,645 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Terra Smith works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Terra earned $4,615 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Sabrina Parker serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,610.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
James Thompson works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. James earned $4,606 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Samiyah Shields is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,603.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Jennifer Hudson holds the role of Legal Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,601.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sonya Davis holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,591.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Russell Adair serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,588.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Caitleen Carveth holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,585.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Monique Johnson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,579.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Lindsey Ferendo is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,577.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Melva Vanalst serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,572.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Tala Belken is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,568.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Lexius Gilker works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Lexius earned $4,564 in 2025.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Paula Bears works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Paula earned $4,560 in 2024.
Youth Services Coordinator/Social Services
Tammy Williams works as a Youth Services Coordinator for Social Services. Tammy earned $4,557 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Erika Wilson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,548.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Delores Knighten works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Delores earned $4,541 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Ron Loflin works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Ron earned $4,540 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Pamela Jones holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,538.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Heather Palmer holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,534.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Klemme is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,533.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Carys Brockman holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,531.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ashley Turner works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ashley earned $4,523 in 2025.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Floyd Browne serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,513.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Cherryl Feith works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Cherryl earned $4,507 in 2023.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Terri Cypret is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $4,504.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Jessica Cox serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,492.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Carla Channell holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,486.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lauryn Toler holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,485.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Eric Adams serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,484.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kala Simpson works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Kala earned $4,479 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Jacob Roark works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Jacob earned $4,478 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tristan Speiser is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,464.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Lisa Mckay works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Lisa earned $4,464 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Eric Jones is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $4,463.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Christina Whitten holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,451.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Fred Vogel serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $4,448.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jamie Renner is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $4,448.