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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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Megan Stephenson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Megan Stephenson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Megan earned $55,529 in 2026.

Pauline Dipietrantonio

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Pauline Dipietrantonio is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Twaneisha Linen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Twaneisha Linen holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,529.

Alexis Reed

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Alexis Reed serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Akayla Nesbitt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Akayla Nesbitt is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Tara Thomas Tucker

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Tara Thomas Tucker serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Annie Helm

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Annie Helm is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Willie James Gilmore

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Willie James Gilmore works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Willie earned $55,529 in 2026.

Shambrica Funderburk Canty

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Shambrica Funderburk Canty works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shambrica earned $55,529 in 2026.

Keesha Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Keesha Thomas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Robert Tisdale

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,448
Base pay
$55,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,448

At Department of Social Services, Robert Tisdale serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,448.

Zesta Simmons

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

Zesta Simmons is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,411.

Olivia Garris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

At Department of Social Services, Olivia Garris serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,411.

Kiah Peterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

Kiah Peterson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,411.

Miranda Bouknight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Miranda Bouknight is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Jozaulyn Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Jozaulyn Johnson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Alexandra Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Alexandra Smith is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Morgan Richardson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Morgan Richardson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Brittney Howard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Brittney Howard is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Micah Cook

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Micah Cook serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Alexis Dodson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Alexis Dodson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Alexis earned $55,400 in 2026.

Kaitlin Yoo

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Kaitlin Yoo holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Destinee Rowe

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Destinee Rowe holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Jasmine Duncan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Jasmine Duncan works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jasmine earned $55,400 in 2026.

Condeaisha Galloway

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Condeaisha Galloway works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Condeaisha earned $55,400 in 2026.

Mark Sellers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Mark Sellers serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Melyna Abed

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Melyna Abed is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Jennifer Jones

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,399
Base pay
$55,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,399

Jennifer Jones is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,399.

Angela Steadman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,377
Base pay
$55,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,377

At Department of Social Services, Angela Steadman serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,377.

Karan Gray

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,371
Base pay
$55,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,371

Karan Gray is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,371.

Andrena Rice

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,371
Base pay
$55,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,371

Andrena Rice holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,371.

Micheal Armstrong

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Micheal Armstrong is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.

Karen Snelling

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Karen Snelling holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,275.

Arismel Berry

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Arismel Berry is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.

Onie Whitehead

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Onie Whitehead is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.

Ashlee Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Ashlee Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Eric Mcnair

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Eric Mcnair works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Eric earned $55,264 in 2026.

Damien Massey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Damien Massey is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Rhonda Ellington Center

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Rhonda Ellington Center holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Sonja Smith

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Sonja Smith is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.