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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

Page 1

Sandra Washington

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

At Department of Social Services, Sandra Washington serves as a Benefits Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,132.

John Moak

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

At Department of Social Services, John Moak serves as a Benefits Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,132.

Elaine Brown

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

Elaine Brown holds the role of Benefits Specialist at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,132.

Willie Nixon

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,101
Base pay
$55,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,101

Willie Nixon is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,101.

Melinda Atkinson

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,101
Base pay
$55,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,101

At Department of Social Services, Melinda Atkinson serves as a Eligibility Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,101.

Roxanna Preston

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,080
Base pay
$55,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,080

Roxanna Preston is a IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,080.

Berland Boykin

Procurement Specialist II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,080
Base pay
$55,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,080

Berland Boykin is a Procurement Specialist II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,080.

Christopher Warren

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,077
Base pay
$55,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,077

Christopher Warren is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,077.

Felissa Hough

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,040
Base pay
$55,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,040

Felissa Hough is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,040.

Joseph Burke

Network Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

At Department of Social Services, Joseph Burke serves as a Network Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,000.

Erin Mccary

Professional Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Erin Mccary holds the role of Professional Auditor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000.

Nikki Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Nikki Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Shaneka Dixon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shaneka Dixon works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shaneka earned $54,990 in 2026.

Natasha Ferguson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Natasha Ferguson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Natasha earned $54,990 in 2026.

Kristina Cieluch

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Kristina Cieluch is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Cherelle Liferidge

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Cherelle Liferidge is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Blair Ross

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Blair Ross holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Donna Ivey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Donna Ivey serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Shelby Turner

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Shelby Turner serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Michelle Cano

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Michelle Cano works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Michelle earned $54,990 in 2026.

Rita Conner

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Rita Conner holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Carole Gamble

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Carole Gamble works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Carole earned $54,990 in 2026.

Antionette Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Antionette Holmes is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Emily Richardson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Emily Richardson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Modjeska Dickerson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Modjeska Dickerson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Ward Mcdaniel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Ward Mcdaniel serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Traci Williamson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Traci Williamson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Melissa Geathers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Melissa Geathers works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $54,990 in 2026.

Shavonia Frank

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shavonia Frank holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Tiffany Pyos

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Tiffany Pyos works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $54,990 in 2026.

Lindsay Kelley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Lindsay Kelley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Shanetta Kirkland

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shanetta Kirkland works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shanetta earned $54,990 in 2026.

Rickesha Ruth

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Rickesha Ruth serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Alecia Schulz

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Alecia Schulz is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,980.

Aaliyah Loadholt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Aaliyah Loadholt works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Aaliyah earned $54,980 in 2026.

Melissa Mcfadden

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Melissa Mcfadden works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $54,980 in 2026.

Moriyah Fuller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Moriyah Fuller holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,980.

Natasha Howard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Natasha Howard serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Vonda Harris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Vonda Harris works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Vonda earned $54,980 in 2026.

Tanisha Mitchell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Tanisha Mitchell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,980.