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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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Dawnel Graham

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Dawnel Graham holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Iris Nichols

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Iris Nichols works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Iris earned $54,176 in 2026.

Rebecca Ashley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Rebecca Ashley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Melaney Mills

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Melaney Mills works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Melaney earned $54,176 in 2026.

Hannah Myers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Hannah Myers is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Alicia Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Alicia Brown works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Alicia earned $54,176 in 2026.

Myra Wiggins

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Myra Wiggins holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Demonshay Scipio

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Demonshay Scipio works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Demonshay earned $54,176 in 2026.

Kendall Helms

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Kendall Helms is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Lydia Blanding

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Lydia Blanding serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Jenna Monk

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Jenna Monk holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Deondra Zeigler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Deondra Zeigler serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Kassie Lawson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Kassie Lawson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Kandy Carver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Kandy Carver serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Alicia Guerrero

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Alicia Guerrero holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Lashika High

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Lashika High is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Chrystal Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Chrystal Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Elizabeth Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Elizabeth Brown is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Taija Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Taija Smith serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

William Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, William Holmes serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Sharonda Kuhn

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Sharonda Kuhn holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Shannon Burruss

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Shannon Burruss is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Jasmika Capers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Jasmika Capers is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Monique Chambers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Monique Chambers holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Megan Bowman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Megan Bowman is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Brian Bradley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Brian Bradley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Shanice Harrison

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Shanice Harrison works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shanice earned $54,176 in 2026.

Erin Salmon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Erin Salmon works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Erin earned $54,176 in 2026.

Carmelita Lovelace

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Carmelita Lovelace serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Bridgett Simmons

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Bridgett Simmons works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Bridgett earned $54,176 in 2026.

Chelsea Pack

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Chelsea Pack is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Paris Ellerbe

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Paris Ellerbe is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Breuna Shivers

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Breuna Shivers holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Theodore Hampton Jr

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Theodore Hampton Jr holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Helen Mccarver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Helen Mccarver is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Tamara Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Tamara Williams serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Taylor Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Taylor Williams works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Taylor earned $54,176 in 2026.

Andrew Carter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Andrew Carter is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Austin Wilson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Austin Wilson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Victoria Deal

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Victoria Deal is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.