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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

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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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Jennifer Koivu

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,944
Base pay
$51,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,944

Jennifer Koivu holds the role of Paralegal at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,944.

Shawna Bowers

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,869
Base pay
$51,869
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,869

Shawna Bowers works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Shawna earned $51,869 in 2026.

Carol Williams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,751
Base pay
$51,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,751

At Department of Social Services, Carol Williams serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,751.

Andrew Boyce

IT Customer Support Specialist III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,751
Base pay
$51,751
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,751

At Department of Social Services, Andrew Boyce serves as a IT Customer Support Specialist III. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,751.

Kristine Anderson

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Kristine Anderson is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $51,683.

Cathy Bates

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Cathy Bates works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Cathy earned $51,683 in 2026.

Latonya Bussey

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Latonya Bussey works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Latonya earned $51,683 in 2026.

Patrick Cormany

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Patrick Cormany is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $51,683.

Tonja Huston

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Tonja Huston works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Tonja earned $51,683 in 2026.

Shauntai Person

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Shauntai Person holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,683.

Leoshia Williams

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Leoshia Williams works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Leoshia earned $51,683 in 2026.

Roxane Love

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Roxane Love works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Roxane earned $51,683 in 2026.

Malitha Johnson

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Malitha Johnson works as a Human Resources Coordinator for Department of Social Services. Malitha earned $51,683 in 2026.

Diante Hartsfield

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Diante Hartsfield is a Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $51,683.

Shenice Caughman

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

At Department of Social Services, Shenice Caughman serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,683.

Camryn Lloyd

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

At Department of Social Services, Camryn Lloyd serves as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,683.

Felicia Molphus

Human Resources Coordinator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,683
Base pay
$51,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,683

Felicia Molphus holds the role of Human Resources Coordinator at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,683.

Candace Lowder

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,666
Base pay
$51,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,666

Candace Lowder works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. Candace earned $51,666 in 2026.

Sharon Brown

Eligibility Specialist II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,474
Base pay
$51,474
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,474

Sharon Brown holds the role of Eligibility Specialist II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,474.

Marcus Glenn

Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,235
Base pay
$51,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,235

Marcus Glenn works as a Fire Safety Officer II for Department of Social Services. Marcus earned $51,235 in 2026.

Jeffrey Watson

Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,235
Base pay
$51,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,235

Jeffrey Watson works as a Fire Safety Officer II for Department of Social Services. Jeffrey earned $51,235 in 2026.

Justin Driver

Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,235
Base pay
$51,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,235

At Department of Social Services, Justin Driver serves as a Fire Safety Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,235.

Shane Brandenburg

Fire Safety Officer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,235
Base pay
$51,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,235

At Department of Social Services, Shane Brandenburg serves as a Fire Safety Officer II. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,235.

Latesia Jenkins

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,118
Base pay
$51,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,118

Latesia Jenkins holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,118.

Caitlynne Havird

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000

At Department of Social Services, Caitlynne Havird serves as a Paralegal. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,000.

Whitney Marshall

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000

Whitney Marshall holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,000.

Paris Carr

Procurement Specialist II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$51,000
Base pay
$51,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$51,000

Paris Carr works as a Procurement Specialist II for Department of Social Services. Paris earned $51,000 in 2026.

Daniel Vasquez

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,831
Base pay
$50,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,831

Daniel Vasquez holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,831.

Shanna Hickmon

Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,498
Base pay
$50,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,498

Shanna Hickmon is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.

Alexandria Whetstone Pelzer

Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,498
Base pay
$50,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,498

Alexandria Whetstone Pelzer is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.

Crystal Coleman

Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,498
Base pay
$50,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,498

Crystal Coleman is a Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,498.

Jukayla Johnson

Eligibility Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,498
Base pay
$50,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,498

Jukayla Johnson holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,498.

Michelle Harley

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,471
Base pay
$50,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,471

At Department of Social Services, Michelle Harley serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,471.

Reginald Wingfield

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,293
Base pay
$50,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,293

Reginald Wingfield is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,293.

Latonya Fleming

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,293
Base pay
$50,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,293

Latonya Fleming works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Latonya earned $50,293 in 2026.

Georgetta Chilton

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,293
Base pay
$50,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,293

Georgetta Chilton is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,293.

Alexandria Guempel

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,279
Base pay
$50,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,279

Alexandria Guempel works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Alexandria earned $50,279 in 2026.

Kathryn Watts

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,279
Base pay
$50,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,279

Kathryn Watts is a Paralegal at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,279.

Mandy Donald

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,279
Base pay
$50,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,279

Mandy Donald is a Paralegal at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $50,279.

Stacie Henry

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$50,279
Base pay
$50,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$50,279

Stacie Henry works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Stacie earned $50,279 in 2026.