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 Senior Specialist/Social Services
Laura Gramlich is a Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,062.
Social Services Administrator/Social Services
Amy Rowden works as a Social Services Administrator for Social Services. Amy earned $6,061 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Arthur Chipman is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $6,056.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melissa Mcclellan is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $6,053.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Dana Eads works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Dana earned $6,047 in 2025.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Tate serves as a Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,047.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Chloe Johnson works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Chloe earned $6,047 in 2024.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Dennison holds the role of Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,044.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Lisa Heidbreder is a Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,042.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Abraham Thalos is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $6,041.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Olga Blanco holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,039.
Youth Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Bradfield is a Youth Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,036.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Yvonne Ellis holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,034.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sarah Foreman holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,031.
Social Services Area Supervisor/Social Services
Kailey Grant is a Social Services Area Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $6,029.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Mathew Ward works as a Benefit Program Supervisor for Social Services. Mathew earned $6,023 in 2023.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Susan Tenholder works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Susan earned $6,021 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Heide is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $6,017.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Laurie Roark works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Laurie earned $6,008 in 2024.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Katherine Little serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,997.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Nisean Jones holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,995.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Alexis Schobey holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,987.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Patricia Ballard works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Patricia earned $5,976 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Laural Hartmann serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,965.
Administrative Support Clerk/Social Services
Hannah Coats is a Administrative Support Clerk at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,963.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Cortney Miller holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,961.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Deborah Smith is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $5,959.
Benefit Program Associate/Social Services
Traci Smith works as a Benefit Program Associate for Social Services. Traci earned $5,959 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Tiara Hughes works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Tiara earned $5,945 in 2024.
Rehabilitation Coordinator/Social Services
Shannan King works as a Rehabilitation Coordinator for Social Services. Shannan earned $5,936 in 2025.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Michael Wright works as a Youth Services Worker for Social Services. Michael earned $5,931 in 2025.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Jamie Ferguson is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $5,930.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Montez Brent works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Montez earned $5,927 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Kayla Comer is a Associate Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2023 total compensation came to $5,923.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Megan Wolfe works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Megan earned $5,920 in 2024.
Miscellaneous Technical/Social Services
Aubrey Quaranto holds the role of Miscellaneous Technical at Social Services. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,908.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Niobe Perkins is a Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2024 total compensation came to $5,905.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Makayla Alexander is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $5,903.
Social Services Aide/Social Services
Allyson Paugh works as a Social Services Aide for Social Services. Allyson earned $5,902 in 2025.
Associate Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Stephen Pierce serves as a Associate Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,902.