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South Carolina / Department of Social Services / Program Manager I

Job-title file

Program Manager I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

111 employees hold this title in Department of Social Services. Median total compensation for the role is $75,204, above the department median of $55,264.

Employees
111
Total payroll
$8.3M
Role median
$75,204
Agency median
$55,264
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,400$99,665+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 111 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across South Carolina

Program Manager I is held in 82 South Carolina departments. In Department of Social Services, the median of $75,204 ranks #74 of 82.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Program Manager I role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Program Manager beyond South Carolina

This role is reported in 18 jurisdictions. In South Carolina, the median of $91,333 ranks #10 of 18. See Program Manager across all of South Carolina

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of San Jose
$201,190 · 57
Los Angeles County
$168,477 · 76
District of Columbia
$122,036 · 310
City of Chicago
$102,444 · 32
Florida
$92,828 · 40

Median total compensation for comparable Program Managerroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Katherine Hayden

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$105,081
Base pay
$105,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,081

Katherine Hayden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,081.

James Swick

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$100,172
Base pay
$100,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,172

James Swick works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. James earned $100,172 in 2026.

Beverly Hunter

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,679
Base pay
$99,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,679

Beverly Hunter holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,679.

Eva Gourdine

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,607
Base pay
$99,607
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,607

Eva Gourdine is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,607.

Jocelyn Gibson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$93,752
Base pay
$93,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,752

Jocelyn Gibson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,752.

Susan Meyer

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$88,131
Base pay
$88,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,131

At Department of Social Services, Susan Meyer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,131.

Patrice White

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$87,169
Base pay
$87,169
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,169

Patrice White is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,169.

Traci Gilden

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$86,631
Base pay
$86,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,631

Traci Gilden is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $86,631.

Robert Burress

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$85,435
Base pay
$85,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,435

At Department of Social Services, Robert Burress serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,435.

Christi Jeffcoat

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$81,919
Base pay
$81,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,919

At Department of Social Services, Christi Jeffcoat serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,919.

Elizabeth Walsh

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$81,600
Base pay
$81,600
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,600

Elizabeth Walsh holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.

Karima Jones

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$81,350
Base pay
$81,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,350

Karima Jones holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.

Moronda Talley

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$80,920
Base pay
$80,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,920

Moronda Talley works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Moronda earned $80,920 in 2026.

Sandra Johnson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$80,920
Base pay
$80,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,920

At Department of Social Services, Sandra Johnson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,920.

Brenda Cummings

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$80,540
Base pay
$80,540
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,540

Brenda Cummings holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,540.

Cathy Kovacs

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,617
Base pay
$79,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,617

Cathy Kovacs holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,617.

Latavial Williams

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,616
Base pay
$79,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,616

At Department of Social Services, Latavial Williams serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,616.

Cory Green

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,616
Base pay
$79,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,616

Cory Green works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Cory earned $79,616 in 2026.

Tara Bradshaw

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Tara Bradshaw serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Delora Vereen

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Delora Vereen is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.

Tumeka Watson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Tumeka Watson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Mellinda Tyler

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Mellinda Tyler holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Angelique Bryan

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Angelique Bryan is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.

Karen English

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Karen English works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Karen earned $79,334 in 2026.

Julie Schneider

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Julie Schneider serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Antionette Alston

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Antionette Alston serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Salley Branch

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Salley Branch holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Kyra Speller

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Kyra Speller serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Melissa Alexander

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Melissa Alexander is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.

Daniel Lott

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Daniel Lott holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Dianne Stevenson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Dianne Stevenson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Kijuana Tate

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Kijuana Tate serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Kermisha Golden

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Kermisha Golden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Kiswana Brown

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Kiswana Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Shyniece Anderson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Shyniece Anderson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Jesse Kaylor

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Jesse Kaylor holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.

Niesha Bush

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

At Department of Social Services, Niesha Bush serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.

Demeterius Brown

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Demeterius Brown is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.

Sandra Polk

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$79,334
Base pay
$79,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,334

Sandra Polk is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.

Natrisha Starr

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$78,757
Base pay
$78,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,757

At Department of Social Services, Natrisha Starr serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,757.