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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Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Megan Hicklin holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $4,008.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tiffany Thomas serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,998.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Nicholas Orr holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,996.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Robert Poindexter holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,995.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
Katherine Watson works as a Special Assistant Professional for Social Services. Katherine earned $3,995 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Anton Harris serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,990.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Michael Pulley works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Michael earned $3,989 in 2023.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Bollinger is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,989.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Karah Wilson holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,987.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Shasta Miller is a Social Services Administrator at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,985.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Vanessa Matthews serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,985.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Daniels serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,984.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Sherri Young holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,983.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristine Polk serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,980.
Rehabilitation Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Martina Miller serves as a Rehabilitation Associate. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,977.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Alexa Lee is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,973.
Program Manager/Social Services
Audrey Helfrich holds the role of Program Manager at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,969.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
John Barnes holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,960.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Michael Marshall is a Social Services Aide at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,960.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Heidi Baker holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,959.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Floyd Varela holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,954.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Brown is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,949.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Linda Rael serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,943.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Patricia Coleman works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Patricia earned $3,941 in 2023.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Mychelle Shepheard is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,934.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Kacie Weir works as a Miscellaneous Technical for Social Services. Kacie earned $3,934 in 2025.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
At Social Services, Solara Thompson serves as a Social Services Aide. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,934.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Regan Dillon works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Regan earned $3,933 in 2023.
Legal Assistant/Social Services
Hanna Butler holds the role of Legal Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,930.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Grace Duvall is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,927.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Devonne Dobson works as a Administrative Support Professional for Social Services. Devonne earned $3,919 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Floyd Varela is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,919.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Layla Tobese holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,911.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Linda Midyett is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,908.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Latonya Yarbrough serves as a Social Services Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,905.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Brittany Zeigler works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Brittany earned $3,904 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cynthia Fields is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,900.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Teka Anthony is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,900.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Heather Stonestreet is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,900.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Linda Oesterreicher holds the role of Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,900.