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 83
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Amy Jones is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,849.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Melody Buersmeyer works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Melody earned $46,841 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Abigail Walsh serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,825.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Brooke Hill holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,818.
Special Assistant Professional/Social Services
At Social Services, Hannah Philipps serves as a Special Assistant Professional. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,812.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Beth Blackburn works as a Benefit Program Specialist for Social Services. Beth earned $46,807 in 2025.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Micahla Woolfolk holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,804.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Sandra Shipley is a Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,795.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Valencia Rodriguez is a Youth Services Worker at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,792.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Ashley Schaben serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,780.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
At Social Services, Deborah Schnieders serves as a Lead Administrative Support Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,760.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Evans holds the role of Social Services Specialist at Social Services. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,742.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Sarah Thompson works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Sarah earned $46,742 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Catherine Michel is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,737.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Kara Copeland holds the role of Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,736.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Jennifer Denkler is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,736.
Administrative Support Professional/Social Services
Sherry Ussery is a Administrative Support Professional at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,736.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Penny Ferguson is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,736.
Benefit Program Technician/Social Services
Stephanie Pollock holds the role of Benefit Program Technician at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,735.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Elizabeth Steinmeyer serves as a Senior Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,727.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Haley Smith is a Social Services Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,702.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Tammy Hastings holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,682.
Benefit Program Senior Specialist/Social Services
Sue Foutes holds the role of Benefit Program Senior Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,645.
Social Services Unit Supervisor/Social Services
Jody Steffens is a Social Services Unit Supervisor at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,643.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Osborn works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Jennifer earned $46,635 in 2025.
Senior Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Crystal Bender works as a Senior Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Crystal earned $46,635 in 2025.
Associate Research/Data Analyst/Social Services
Lisa Florian works as a Associate Research/Data Analyst for Social Services. Lisa earned $46,634 in 2025.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Sara Bigelow holds the role of Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,634.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Sharyl Hyerstay serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,634.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Julie Voss serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,634.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Kristie Hiles serves as a Benefit Program Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,634.
Benefit Program Specialist/Social Services
Jennifer Beck is a Benefit Program Specialist at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,628.
Youth Services Worker/Social Services
Donald Graham holds the role of Youth Services Worker at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,613.
Lead Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Vanessa Ermitano is a Lead Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. 2025 total compensation came to $46,569.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Charles Havens serves as a Social Services Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,561.
Social Services Specialist/Social Services
Michelle Lindsay works as a Social Services Specialist for Social Services. Michelle earned $46,556 in 2024.
Program Manager/Social Services
At Social Services, Toni Sneller serves as a Program Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,544.
Administrative Support Assistant/Social Services
Linda Ruder holds the role of Administrative Support Assistant at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,538.
Staff Development Training Manager/Social Services
Anne Wilson holds the role of Staff Development Training Manager at Social Services. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,538.
Program Specialist/Social Services
At Social Services, Andrea Zeiter serves as a Program Specialist. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,538.