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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

Agency file

Department of Social Services

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$156.3M
Employees
2,550
Median total
$55,264
Highest record
$250,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$61,290 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,843
$53,372
$55,264
$60,696
$78,220

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).

Largest job titles

Case Worker I
1,185 · $53,638
Case Worker II
388 · $58,708
Program Manager I
111 · $75,204
Case Worker III
75 · $70,890

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

Employees

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Chae Encarnacion

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Chae Encarnacion holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Patricia Hall

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Patricia Hall is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Katrice Cain

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Katrice Cain holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Karen Braxton

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Karen Braxton serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Dorothy Hopkins

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Dorothy Hopkins is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Allonia Ward

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Allonia Ward is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Monica Phiniezy

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Monica Phiniezy works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Monica earned $52,100 in 2026.

Marisa Bailey

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Marisa Bailey serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Alexis Wright

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Alexis Wright works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Alexis earned $52,100 in 2026.

Ka'Meshia Lampkin

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Ka'Meshia Lampkin is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Caesar Valentine

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Caesar Valentine works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Social Services. Caesar earned $52,100 in 2026.

Elizabeth Dixon

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Elizabeth Dixon works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Elizabeth earned $52,100 in 2026.

Symone Flagler

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Symone Flagler is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Kimberly Hodge

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Kimberly Hodge is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Lula Taylor

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Lula Taylor serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Natalie Hunter

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Natalie Hunter holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Giavenchi Shiver

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Giavenchi Shiver serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Margo Saunders

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Margo Saunders serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Julius Buncum

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Julius Buncum works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Julius earned $52,100 in 2026.

Aubrey Scipio

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Aubrey Scipio works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Aubrey earned $52,100 in 2026.

Mariah Squires

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Mariah Squires holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Pa Cha

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Pa Cha serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Melanie Gallant

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Melanie Gallant is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Melyonna Arline

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Melyonna Arline works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Social Services. Melyonna earned $52,100 in 2026.

Ashley Clayton

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Ashley Clayton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Ashley earned $52,100 in 2026.

Sasha Couto

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Sasha Couto holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Kali Jeffries

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Kali Jeffries serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Deondray Greene

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Deondray Greene serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Janesha Hallums

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Janesha Hallums serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Carmelita Wise

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Carmelita Wise works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Carmelita earned $52,100 in 2026.

Larry Nelson

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Larry Nelson is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Stephanie Carta

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Stephanie Carta holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Christopher Jones

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Christopher Jones serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

April Winder

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

April Winder holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Phillip Brown

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Phillip Brown serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Tameka Lloyd

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Tameka Lloyd works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Tameka earned $52,100 in 2026.

Temple Gist

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Temple Gist holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Clayton Parker

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Clayton Parker holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Valerie Gaines

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Valerie Gaines serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Teresa Hawkins

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Teresa Hawkins works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Teresa earned $52,100 in 2026.