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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 28
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Aza Walker holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,041.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
Jeffrey Glandon holds the role of Senior Commissioned Investigator at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,032.
Senior Commissioned Investigator/Social Services
At Social Services, Amber Saupe serves as a Senior Commissioned Investigator. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,032.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
At Social Services, Matthew Wunderli serves as a Youth Services Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,011.
Benefit Program Supervisor/Social Services
Lamis Abumghaiseeb is a Benefit Program Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $62,001.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Danielle Lee holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,998.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Desiree Gardner serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,984.
Lead Auditor/Social Services
Holly Kliethermes works as a Lead Auditor for Social Services. Holly earned $61,980 in 2024.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Allyssa Elmore serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,962.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Shawn Gray works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Shawn earned $61,954 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Mishelle Golden holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,941.
Education Specialist/Social Services
John Crites is a Education Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,933.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Rhonda Drake holds the role of Education Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,913.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Emily Buckallew holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,904.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Dianna Wages is a Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,901.
Program Specialist/Social Services
Christel Rumbo holds the role of Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,901.
Senior Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Hillary Callahan serves as a Senior Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sarah Royer serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Kimberly Graham serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,901.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Melinda Burkholder works as a Benefit Program Technician for Social Services. Melinda earned $61,901 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Ruth Eaker is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,884.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Barbara Hoehne works as a Staff Development Training Specialist for Social Services. Barbara earned $61,882 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Sondra Huey holds the role of Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,882.
Education Specialist/Social Services
Eric Biggers works as a Education Specialist for Social Services. Eric earned $61,868 in 2025.
Staff Development Training Specialist/Social Services
Gina Thompson is a Staff Development Training Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,864.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
At Social Services, Nicole Larkin serves as a Social Services Unit Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,863.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Brandi Geohagan works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Brandi earned $61,856 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Staci Proffitt works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Staci earned $61,843 in 2025.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Rebecca Whitlow works as a Social Services Unit Supervisor for Social Services. Rebecca earned $61,805 in 2024.
Public Relations Specialist/Social Services
Caitlin Smith holds the role of Public Relations Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,800.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Erin Parker holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,792.
Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Amy Lage works as a Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Amy earned $61,772 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Susan Fels holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,763.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sara Carriker holds the role of Senior Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,754.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Caroline Moyers holds the role of Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,726.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
At Social Services, Deedra Lowe serves as a Benefit Program Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,698.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Tasean Lockett serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,688.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Heather Bailey serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,684.
Youth Services Manager/Social Services
Alvera Day is a Youth Services Manager at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $61,674.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Wendy Stafford holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,673.