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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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Melyssa Lowe

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Melyssa Lowe holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Kimberly Wood

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Kimberly Wood holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Dominique Richard

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Dominique Richard holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Keila Burdette

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Keila Burdette holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Belinda Williams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Belinda Williams holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Margaret Hart

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Margaret Hart works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Margaret earned $59,597 in 2026.

Brittany Peterson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Brittany Peterson serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Sonya Heath

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Sonya Heath holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Sierra Register

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Sierra Register holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Jessica Dewese

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Jessica Dewese is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,597.

Shelly Duncan

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Shelly Duncan serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Laurie Snelgrove

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Laurie Snelgrove serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Shaunya Miller Bright

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Shaunya Miller Bright works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Shaunya earned $59,597 in 2026.

Nicholas Nowark

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Nicholas Nowark serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Patricia Gaskins

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Patricia Gaskins serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Xandria Durant

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Xandria Durant serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Erica Wright

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Erica Wright works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Erica earned $59,597 in 2026.

Tracey Antley

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tracey Antley holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Tiffany Gibson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tiffany Gibson works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $59,597 in 2026.

Veronica Walker

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Veronica Walker works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Veronica earned $59,597 in 2026.

Grasenia Zellars

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Grasenia Zellars holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Heather Ford

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Heather Ford holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Erin Lee

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Erin Lee holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Melissa Ramsey

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Melissa Ramsey holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Mary Peterson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Mary Peterson holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Valerie Reed

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Valerie Reed is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,597.

Marjorie Brantley

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Marjorie Brantley serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Deborah Reynolds

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Deborah Reynolds works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Deborah earned $59,597 in 2026.

Tanya Elbert

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tanya Elbert holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Susan Arms

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,541
Base pay
$59,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,541

At Department of Social Services, Susan Arms serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,541.

Tanya Wright

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,435
Base pay
$59,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,435

Tanya Wright is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,435.

Elesha Thompson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,411
Base pay
$59,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,411

Elesha Thompson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Elesha earned $59,411 in 2026.

Fred Stover

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,371
Base pay
$59,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,371

At Department of Social Services, Fred Stover serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,371.

Saed Zakari

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,371
Base pay
$59,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,371

Saed Zakari works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Social Services. Saed earned $59,371 in 2026.

Alicia Causey

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,364
Base pay
$59,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,364

Alicia Causey works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Alicia earned $59,364 in 2026.

Crystal Forrest

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Crystal Forrest is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Michelle Hames

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Michelle Hames is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Sheila Graham

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Sheila Graham holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Matthew Sanford

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Matthew Sanford is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Natalie Buffkin

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Natalie Buffkin holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.