How much does a Welfare Worker make in Kansas City, MO?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Welfare Worker in Kansas City, MO is $52,522. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,509 to a high of $60,906, with most professionals earning between $46,234 and $56,911.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Welfare Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $40,509 Kansas City,MO May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $46,234 Kansas City,MO May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $52,522 Kansas City,MO May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $56,911 Kansas City,MO May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Welfare Worker Salary $60,906 Kansas City,MO May 01, 2025
25% $46,234 10% $40,509 90% $60,906 75% $56,911 $52,522 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Welfare Worker

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Benefits Analyst II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
46234
56911
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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64741
57974
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Welfare Worker in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Welfare Worker ranges from $46,234 to $56,911 with the average base salary of $52,522. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,961 to $64,741 with the average total cash compensation of $57,974.

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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