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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Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Shelley Lovell works as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Shelley earned $3,898 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Carolyn Hardy holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,892.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Hillari Gregory holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,890.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jessica Jordan works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jessica earned $3,883 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Selma Hafizovic works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Selma earned $3,880 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Heather Kunz is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,879.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Andrea Longo works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Andrea earned $3,879 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Markiysha Cunningham works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Markiysha earned $3,870 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristi Darnell serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,870.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Davis holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,870.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Jubilee Matthews holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,870.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Justin Houghton holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,868.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Talia Christensen holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,864.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Riley Wade holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,862.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Jacob Mcelwain serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,857.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Elizabeth Harris works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Elizabeth earned $3,857 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
John Hays is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,853.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Maryanne Scaniosharp is a Social Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,850.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Julia Tyler holds the role of Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,845.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Julie Tovar works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Julie earned $3,844 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Deborah Smith works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Deborah earned $3,838 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tad Bast works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Tad earned $3,832 in 2023.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Monae Carey works as a Miscellaneous Professional for Social Services. Monae earned $3,831 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Daniel Dunklin works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Daniel earned $3,826 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Tonya Strickland works as a Administrative Support Assistant for Social Services. Tonya earned $3,819 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Adebukola Adedokun is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,811.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Shonda Howard is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,810.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Tandra Stokes serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,809.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ashley Maloney works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ashley earned $3,806 in 2025.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
At Social Services, Roxanne Noble serves as a Benefit Program Associate. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,804.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Faith Whited holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,801.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Chester Griffeth works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Chester earned $3,800 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Levi Barker works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Levi earned $3,792 in 2024.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Megan Beeler serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,791.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Zachary Mitchell holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,791.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Andrea Gordon is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,786.
Social Services Worker/Social Services
Karli Owens works as a Social Services Worker for Social Services. Karli earned $3,785 in 2023.
Program Assistant/Social Services
Mei Cheng holds the role of Program Assistant at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,776.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Plesana Johnson holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,775.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Ryan Gutierrez works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Ryan earned $3,772 in 2025.