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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

Siera Wider

Benefits Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,757
Base pay
$57,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,757

Siera Wider is a Benefits Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,757.

Tarnesha Washington Brown

Human Resources Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Tarnesha Washington Brown is a Human Resources Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,700.

Chris Pressley

Procurement Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Chris Pressley is a Procurement Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,700.

Tyler Brunson

Human Resources Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Tyler Brunson works as a Human Resources Manager I for Department of Social Services. Tyler earned $57,700 in 2026.

Danielle Newton

Network Administrator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Danielle Newton is a Network Administrator at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,700.

Shanita Mood

Senior Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Shanita Mood holds the role of Senior Auditor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,700.

Kirkland Davis

Systems Engineer I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,700
Base pay
$57,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,700

Kirkland Davis works as a Systems Engineer I for Department of Social Services. Kirkland earned $57,700 in 2026.

Dena Irick

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,655
Base pay
$57,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,655

Dena Irick works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Dena earned $57,655 in 2026.

Sharmetta Sheppard

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,623
Base pay
$57,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,623

At Department of Social Services, Sharmetta Sheppard serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,623.

Courtney Weeks

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,515
Base pay
$57,515
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,515

Courtney Weeks holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,515.

Patricia Burgess

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,492
Base pay
$57,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,492

Patricia Burgess holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,492.

Rosalyn Berrios

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,436
Base pay
$57,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,436

Rosalyn Berrios works as a Eligibility Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Rosalyn earned $57,436 in 2026.

Steven Pollock

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,390
Base pay
$57,390
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,390

Steven Pollock holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,390.

Torri Toland

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Torri Toland works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Torri earned $57,361 in 2026.

Debbie Evans

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Debbie Evans is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,361.

Abin Abraham

Application Developer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Abin Abraham works as a Application Developer II for Department of Social Services. Abin earned $57,361 in 2026.

Dipesh Danuwar

Statistical & Resrch Analy III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Dipesh Danuwar holds the role of Statistical & Resrch Analy III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,361.

Brittni Edwards

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Brittni Edwards works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Brittni earned $57,361 in 2026.

Antranasha White

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Antranasha White works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Antranasha earned $57,361 in 2026.

Amani Fisher

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Amani Fisher holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,361.

Alyshia Ravenell

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

Alyshia Ravenell is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,361.

Imani Gray

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,361
Base pay
$57,361
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,361

At Department of Social Services, Imani Gray serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,361.

Joanna Wright

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,237
Base pay
$57,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,237

At Department of Social Services, Joanna Wright serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,237.

Tammy Fulwood

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,204
Base pay
$57,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,204

At Department of Social Services, Tammy Fulwood serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,204.

Kelli Browning

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,196
Base pay
$57,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,196

At Department of Social Services, Kelli Browning serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,196.

Meghan Mcelveen

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,187
Base pay
$57,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,187

Meghan Mcelveen holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,187.

Samuel Archer

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,187
Base pay
$57,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,187

Samuel Archer works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Social Services. Samuel earned $57,187 in 2026.

Angela Mcclain

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,152
Base pay
$57,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,152

Angela Mcclain is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,152.

Melesia Heard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,152
Base pay
$57,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,152

Melesia Heard holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,152.

Courtney Mericle

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,152
Base pay
$57,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,152

Courtney Mericle works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Courtney earned $57,152 in 2026.

Africa Coleman

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,144
Base pay
$57,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,144

Africa Coleman holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,144.

Heather Watson Boyles

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,131
Base pay
$57,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,131

Heather Watson Boyles is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,131.

Adam Ellison

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,121
Base pay
$57,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,121

At Department of Social Services, Adam Ellison serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,121.

Julie Weaver

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$57,000
Base pay
$57,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,000

Julie Weaver is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $57,000.

Nequita Melton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,953
Base pay
$56,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,953

Nequita Melton holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,953.

Dayna Edmond

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,953
Base pay
$56,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,953

At Department of Social Services, Dayna Edmond serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,953.

Jessica Headen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,953
Base pay
$56,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,953

At Department of Social Services, Jessica Headen serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,953.

Vaneice Sweet

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Vaneice Sweet holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,925.

Adrienne Bullard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Adrienne Bullard works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Adrienne earned $56,925 in 2026.

Ebony Caudle

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Ebony Caudle works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Ebony earned $56,925 in 2026.