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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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Phillip Reta

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

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

Brandon Grauert

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

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

Angel Brace

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

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

Sydney 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

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

Talia Pollard

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, Talia Pollard serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Mikayla Hulsey

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

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

Nikolas Ignacio

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

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

Tyone Archie

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

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

Brandon Cornwell

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

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

Walela Mcdaniel

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

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

Lauren Burns

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

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

Katheren 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

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

Nyeisha Patterson

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

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

Kennedy Moses

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

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

Coraarianna Stevenson Smith

Case Worker II/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, Coraarianna Stevenson Smith serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Jessica Gutierrez

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

Stuart Townsend

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

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

Tatyana Bell

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

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

Amber Mcpherson

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

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

Patience Clark

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

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

Kayla High

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

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

Ebboni Lloyd

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

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

Annie Lowery

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

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

Taylor Bethea

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

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

Sidney Melvin

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

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

Alleya Dockery

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

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

Zeidriaunna Collins

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

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

Minerva Martinez

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

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

Zoe Brown

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

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

Ariel Wider

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, Ariel Wider serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Precious Black

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

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

Detra Harris

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, Detra Harris serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Madison Tuffin

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

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

Torie Bennett

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

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

Sheryl Newton

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

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

Makayla 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

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

Nicole 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

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

Jonathon Baer

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

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

Nataisha Cannedy

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

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

Averi 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

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