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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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Fallon Washington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Fallon Washington is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Lakenderia Albert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Lakenderia Albert is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Catina Fowler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Catina Fowler holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Arian Calhoun

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Arian Calhoun serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Steven Mckellar

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Steven Mckellar works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Steven earned $54,445 in 2026.

Lakeisha Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Lakeisha Johnson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Lakeisha earned $54,445 in 2026.

Azucena Gonzalez Balderas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Azucena Gonzalez Balderas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Victoria Langley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Victoria Langley works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Victoria earned $54,445 in 2026.

Briana Singleton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Briana Singleton serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Gary Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Gary Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Jennifer Kaiser

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Jennifer Kaiser holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Karon Wilkins

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Karon Wilkins is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Kimberly Evans

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Kimberly Evans holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Natalie Russell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Natalie Russell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Sheila Ladson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Sheila Ladson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Tiara Walker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Tiara Walker holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Heather Robinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Heather Robinson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Heather earned $54,445 in 2026.

Sheera Myers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Sheera Myers holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Labrittany Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Labrittany Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Linda Davis

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,441
Base pay
$54,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,441

Linda Davis is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,441.

Irene Stevens

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Irene Stevens is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,440.

Sandra Entzminger

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Sandra Entzminger holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,440.

Lisa Armstrong

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Lisa Armstrong works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Lisa earned $54,440 in 2026.

Charlene Simpson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Charlene Simpson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Charlene earned $54,440 in 2026.

Catherine Bamberg

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Catherine Bamberg is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,440.

Tahmeka Pigott Murphy

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Tahmeka Pigott Murphy holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,440.

Verteema Chiles

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Verteema Chiles serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Carron Holloman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Carron Holloman serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Violet Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Violet Holmes works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Violet earned $54,435 in 2026.

Ashley Briggs

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Ashley Briggs holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Michelle Lyon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Michelle Lyon holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Jasmine Davis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Jasmine Davis works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jasmine earned $54,435 in 2026.

Caleemah Matthews

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Caleemah Matthews holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Caroline Bedenbaugh

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Caroline Bedenbaugh serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Naqawn Strain

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Naqawn Strain holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Paige Brockington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Paige Brockington holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Sandtessa Montgomery

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Sandtessa Montgomery serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Christopher Moorman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Christopher Moorman holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Amani Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Amani Williams is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,435.

Tonya Robinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Tonya Robinson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.