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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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Debra Session

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$78,219
Base pay
$78,219
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,219

Debra Session holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,219.

Denise O'Neal

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$77,779
Base pay
$77,779
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,779

At Department of Social Services, Denise O'Neal serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,779.

Kellena Nelson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$76,980
Base pay
$76,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,980

Kellena Nelson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,980.

Aaron Soehl

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$76,980
Base pay
$76,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,980

Aaron Soehl is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,980.

Gerard Linares

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$76,657
Base pay
$76,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,657

Gerard Linares works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Gerard earned $76,657 in 2026.

Torsha Anderson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Torsha Anderson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,556.

Kenya Papillion

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Kenya Papillion holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.

Tangela Carr

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Tangela Carr holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.

Cynthia Abson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Cynthia Abson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.

Tiffany Marcus

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

At Department of Social Services, Tiffany Marcus serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.

Debi Coburn

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Debi Coburn is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,556.

Olivia Woods

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

At Department of Social Services, Olivia Woods serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.

Catherine Harmon

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

Catherine Harmon holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.

Ebone Ellis

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

At Department of Social Services, Ebone Ellis serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.

Ronald Hilton

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,556
Base pay
$75,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,556

At Department of Social Services, Ronald Hilton serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.

Kathryn Aquino

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,204
Base pay
$75,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,204

Kathryn Aquino works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Kathryn earned $75,204 in 2026.

Anthony Williams

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$75,000
Base pay
$75,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,000

Anthony Williams works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Anthony earned $75,000 in 2026.

Josue Rodriguez Laureano

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$74,460
Base pay
$74,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,460

At Department of Social Services, Josue Rodriguez Laureano serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,460.

Margaret Bowens

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$74,460
Base pay
$74,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,460

Margaret Bowens holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,460.

Russell Rich

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,820
Base pay
$73,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,820

Russell Rich holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,820.

Cameo Holmes

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,295
Base pay
$73,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,295

Cameo Holmes works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Cameo earned $73,295 in 2026.

D'Angela Harvey

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,006
Base pay
$73,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,006

D'Angela Harvey is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,006.

Patrick Dungan

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,836
Base pay
$72,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,836

Patrick Dungan works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Patrick earned $72,836 in 2026.

Latoya Roundtree

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,420
Base pay
$72,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,420

Latoya Roundtree is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,420.

Melissa Lowe

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,276
Base pay
$72,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,276

At Department of Social Services, Melissa Lowe serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,276.

Tara Williams

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,276
Base pay
$72,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,276

Tara Williams works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Tara earned $72,276 in 2026.

Wendelyn Boatwright

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,921
Base pay
$71,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,921

Wendelyn Boatwright is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,921.

Julie Taylor

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,180
Base pay
$71,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,180

Julie Taylor is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.

Laura Hammond

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,286
Base pay
$70,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,286

At Department of Social Services, Laura Hammond serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,286.

Connie Arthur

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Connie Arthur holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Robin Anderson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$69,230
Base pay
$69,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,230

Robin Anderson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,230.

John Timmons

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$68,924
Base pay
$68,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,924

John Timmons is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $68,924.

Mary Abney

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$68,453
Base pay
$68,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,453

At Department of Social Services, Mary Abney serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,453.

Chanell Shea

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,895
Base pay
$67,895
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,895

Chanell Shea holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,895.

Wanda Nunn

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,805
Base pay
$67,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,805

Wanda Nunn works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Wanda earned $67,805 in 2026.

Ashley Brown

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,805
Base pay
$67,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,805

At Department of Social Services, Ashley Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,805.

Jon Rayle

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,805
Base pay
$67,805
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,805

Jon Rayle holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,805.

Georgie Cornelius

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Georgie Cornelius works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Georgie earned $67,791 in 2026.

Crystal Jenkins

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,791
Base pay
$67,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,791

Crystal Jenkins is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.

Michael Anderson

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$67,334
Base pay
$67,334
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,334

Michael Anderson works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Michael earned $67,334 in 2026.