South Carolina / Department of Social Services
Agency file
The Department of Social Services delivers health and social services — programs such as Medicaid, public assistance, child welfare, and support for aging and disabled residents.
In 2026, this agency had 2,550 employees with median total compensation of $55,264; the highest distinct record was $250,000.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 2,550 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($55,264) — 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 $78,220 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,843. 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 1
Agency Head/Department of Social Services
Anthony Catone holds the role of Agency Head at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $250,000.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Dawn Barton serves as a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp. Their 2026 pay totaled $198,695.
Attorney VI/Department of Social Services
Tyson Johnson holds the role of Attorney VI at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $198,695.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Social Services
Don Grant is a Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $188,127.
IT Director II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Jose Encarnacion serves as a IT Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,228.
Accounting/Fiscal Director I/Department of Social Services
Susan Roben holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Director I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $173,872.
Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp/Department of Social Services
Amber Gillum holds the role of Dpty/Div Director-Exec Comp at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $168,297.
Human Resources Director IV/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Beverly Elmore serves as a Human Resources Director IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $162,074.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
Robert Cone holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $160,600.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Connelly Ragley holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,053.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Taron Davis serves as a Attorney V. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,894.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Josie Wells holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $152,976.
Director of Project Management/Department of Social Services
Steven Ferrufino works as a Director of Project Management for Department of Social Services. Steven earned $152,069 in 2026.
Risk Management & Compliance Manager II/Department of Social Services
Sean Fay works as a Risk Management & Compliance Manager II for Department of Social Services. Sean earned $151,651 in 2026.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
Lee Wilson holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $151,625.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Garry James is a Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $150,617.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
Gwendolyn Babb is a Attorney V at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $147,942.
Program Manager IV/Department of Social Services
Timothy Mose holds the role of Program Manager IV at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,234.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
Celeste Moore holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $146,599.
Program Manager IV/Department of Social Services
Kelly Cordell works as a Program Manager IV for Department of Social Services. Kelly earned $142,093 in 2026.
Senior IT Security Administrator/Department of Social Services
Chris Lawrimore works as a Senior IT Security Administrator for Department of Social Services. Chris earned $140,760 in 2026.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Thomas Payne holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,291.
Audits Director/Department of Social Services
Beth Adkins works as a Audits Director for Department of Social Services. Beth earned $135,915 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Social Services
Courtney Hogue is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $132,174.
IT Director I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Paulette Salley serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,368.
IT Director I/Department of Social Services
Joshua Emory is a IT Director I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $130,368.
IT Director I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Arya Hekmat serves as a IT Director I. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,368.
Procurement Director/Department of Social Services
Shaneka Mcdaniel Oliver works as a Procurement Director for Department of Social Services. Shaneka earned $125,871 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Suzanne Sutphin serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,585.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Social Services
Shaquanda Gallman is a Human Resources Director III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $123,171.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Kathryn Walsh holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,567.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Samuel Weldon serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,405.
Human Resources Director III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Valencia Gadson serves as a Human Resources Director III. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,790.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Emma Belcher works as a Attorney IV for Department of Social Services. Emma earned $120,047 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Sally Dey works as a Attorney IV for Department of Social Services. Sally earned $120,047 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Jonathan Neal holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $120,047.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Laura Bardsley is a Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $120,047.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Regina Parvin serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,047.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Stephanie Gentry is a Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $120,000.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Kaci Wingate works as a Program Manager III for Department of Social Services. Kaci earned $120,000 in 2026.