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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Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Darius Lewis works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Darius earned $3,673 in 2025.
Social Services Assistant/Social Services
Kashairra Mcknight Johnson works as a Social Services Assistant for Social Services. Kashairra earned $3,664 in 2023.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Lilian Schreiber serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,663.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Emma Helm works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Emma earned $3,660 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Christine Gorman is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,655.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Kamesha Stewart holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,650.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Marcia Gant works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Marcia earned $3,647 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Damirah King holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,647.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
Sylvia Talley holds the role of Miscellaneous Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,642.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Leslie Meinders is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,638.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Lamont Mitchell works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Lamont earned $3,638 in 2023.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Tiffany Harris is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,629.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Malinda Conn holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,628.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, April Loyd serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,626.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Melody Buse serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,623.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Katie Copeland works as a Associate Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Katie earned $3,610 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Skylar Rauch serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,610.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Vickylyn Bush works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Vickylyn earned $3,602 in 2024.
Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Christopher Rust serves as a Youth Services Supervisor/Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,594.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
At Social Services, Logan Wyman serves as a Miscellaneous Technical. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,593.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Kenneth Marx holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,592.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Caiden Neal holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,591.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jada Tabb works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Jada earned $3,590 in 2024.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Price holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,590.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Keirria Wilbert works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Keirria earned $3,589 in 2025.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Alicia Scharpenburg works as a Benefit Program Senior Specialist for Social Services. Alicia earned $3,588 in 2024.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Walter Fisher holds the role of Social Services Aide at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,587.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Celeste Love works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Celeste earned $3,581 in 2024.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Ryan Odom is a Social Services Aide at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,570.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jason Jackman works as a Youth Services Specialist for Social Services. Jason earned $3,569 in 2024.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Megan Graywell is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $3,568.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Angel Burleson serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,565.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Shanna Larm serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,565.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Lisa Stephen is a Benefit Program Associate at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $3,563.
Miscellaneous Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Patricia Nelson serves as a Miscellaneous Professional. Their 2024 pay totaled $3,557.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Ginger Sweet holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,556.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Matthews is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,556.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Annsly Parker is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $3,556.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Amor Burris holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,541.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
J'Nae Varela holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,539.