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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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Breonia Jackson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Breonia Jackson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Traci Hane

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Traci Hane works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Traci earned $53,107 in 2026.

Ashton Payne

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Ashton Payne works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Ashton earned $53,107 in 2026.

Allana Young Maddox

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Allana Young Maddox works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Allana earned $53,107 in 2026.

Victoria Howell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Victoria Howell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Alisha Lark

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Alisha Lark holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Crystal Crockett

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Crystal Crockett serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Dasha Altamirano

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Dasha Altamirano holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Shelli White

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Shelli White holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Patrina Vinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Patrina Vinson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Patrina earned $53,107 in 2026.

Brenda Prioleau Mead

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Brenda Prioleau Mead serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Angela Watts

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Angela Watts is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Kaitlin Serad

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Kaitlin Serad serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Jessica Hudson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Jessica Hudson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jessica earned $53,107 in 2026.

Eleanor Cooter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Eleanor Cooter serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Lakeshia Barr Griffith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Lakeshia Barr Griffith works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Lakeshia earned $53,107 in 2026.

Marquise Sanders

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Marquise Sanders is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Christopher Knox

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Christopher Knox is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Kiaundra Massey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Kiaundra Massey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Garrett Mason

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Garrett Mason is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Julia Ragin

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Julia Ragin works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Julia earned $53,107 in 2026.

Sabrina Mcalister

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Sabrina Mcalister is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Zyijena Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Zyijena Smith holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Anastasia Plessas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Anastasia Plessas works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Anastasia earned $53,107 in 2026.

Laura Nobles

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Laura Nobles works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Laura earned $53,107 in 2026.

Sharron Miller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Sharron Miller works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Sharron earned $53,107 in 2026.

Laura Cannon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Laura Cannon works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Laura earned $53,107 in 2026.

Devin Richardson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Devin Richardson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Dalton Stewart

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Dalton Stewart serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Redrecka Mcknight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Redrecka Mcknight holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Keaisa Wright

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Keaisa Wright works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Keaisa earned $53,107 in 2026.

Airyanna Neal Chavis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Airyanna Neal Chavis holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Daniquia Lewis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Daniquia Lewis holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Madelon Scott

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Madelon Scott works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Madelon earned $53,107 in 2026.

Timothy Wines

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Timothy Wines holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Danielle Wood

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Danielle Wood is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Talyric Toney

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Talyric Toney serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Savoz Strong

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Savoz Strong holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Tashema Utsey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tashema Utsey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Hailey Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Hailey Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.