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
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Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Sarah Coldiron serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,490.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Anna Bleasdale serves as a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,499.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Corinna Aiken serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,435.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
James Swick works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. James earned $100,172 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services
Hiba Khalaf is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Beverly Hunter holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,679.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Eva Gourdine is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,607.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Lara Pettiss holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,600.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Samuel Thompson is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,425.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Kimberly Simmons is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jerry Beckham is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Dawn Hodges is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Sally Young works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Sally earned $99,423 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, William Brown serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,423.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services
Dan Rusu is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services
William Brettin is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Benjamin Lafond serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,392.