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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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Sandra Copeland

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

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

Marian Saunders

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

At Department of Social Services, Marian Saunders serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Tobye Bristow

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

Tobye Bristow works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tobye earned $55,264 in 2026.

Zahkeah Marion

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

Zahkeah Marion works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Zahkeah earned $55,264 in 2026.

Jalessa Gilliard

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

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

Katherine Oliver

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

Katherine Oliver works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Katherine earned $55,264 in 2026.

Jennifer Roberts

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

Jennifer Roberts works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jennifer earned $55,264 in 2026.

Shelia Anderson

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

Shelia Anderson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shelia earned $55,264 in 2026.

Vickie Ford

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

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

Tanner Cantrell

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

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

Denisha Bethea

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

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

Melissa Storch

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

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

Tiffany Gregory

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

Tiffany Gregory works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $55,264 in 2026.

Christine Bush

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

Christine Bush works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Christine earned $55,264 in 2026.

Shemeka Poole

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

Shemeka Poole works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shemeka earned $55,264 in 2026.

Roslyn Mcclennon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Roslyn Mcclennon holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,253.

Vernette Tolliver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

At Department of Social Services, Vernette Tolliver serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,253.

Patricia Campbell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Patricia Campbell is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Kiana Haylock

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Kiana Haylock is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Devin Hilton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Devin Hilton works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Devin earned $55,253 in 2026.

Madeline Sobleskey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Madeline Sobleskey is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Branshea Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Branshea Brown holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,253.

Herbert Jones Iii

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

At Department of Social Services, Herbert Jones Iii serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,253.

Robbie King

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

Robbie King holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,250.

Lakeisha Mcneil

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

Lakeisha Mcneil is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,250.

David Hanna

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

At Department of Social Services, David Hanna serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,250.

Tawana Boneparte

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

At Department of Social Services, Tawana Boneparte serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,250.

Angel Carter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,226
Base pay
$55,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,226

At Department of Social Services, Angel Carter serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,226.

Shaqweeta Glover

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,208
Base pay
$55,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,208

Shaqweeta Glover is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,208.