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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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Mia Oliver

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Mia Oliver works as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor for Department of Social Services. Mia earned $59,216 in 2026.

Leslie Clark

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Leslie Clark works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Leslie earned $59,216 in 2026.

Tyesha Simpson

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Tyesha Simpson is a Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Carla Tunnell

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Carla Tunnell is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Lavonda Gladney

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Lavonda Gladney works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Lavonda earned $59,216 in 2026.

Jameela Brown

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Jameela Brown holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Retisha Kitt

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Retisha Kitt serves as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.

Mercedes Caldwell

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Mercedes Caldwell serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.

Morgan Thompson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Morgan Thompson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.

Latascia Bailey

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Latascia Bailey serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.

Lannie Legette

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Lannie Legette holds the role of Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Markesia Fowler

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Markesia Fowler holds the role of Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Alisha Richard

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Alisha Richard is a Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Erika Hipp

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Erika Hipp is a Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Herbert Jordan

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Herbert Jordan works as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor for Department of Social Services. Herbert earned $59,216 in 2026.

Debra Beecken

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Debra Beecken is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Krystal House

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Krystal House holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Jacquelin Hamilton

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Jacquelin Hamilton serves as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.

Deborah Franklin

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,182
Base pay
$59,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,182

At Department of Social Services, Deborah Franklin serves as a Eligibility Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,182.

Linda Smith

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,166
Base pay
$59,166
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,166

Linda Smith holds the role of Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,166.

Janese Daniels

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

Janese Daniels works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Janese earned $59,160 in 2026.

Penny Wigfall

Senior Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

Penny Wigfall works as a Senior Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Penny earned $59,160 in 2026.

Demetria Ash

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

Demetria Ash works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Demetria earned $59,160 in 2026.

Rosalind Burks

Senior Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

Rosalind Burks is a Senior Paralegal at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,160.

Selena Martin

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

At Department of Social Services, Selena Martin serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,160.

Nsikakabasi Etim

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,160
Base pay
$59,160
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,160

At Department of Social Services, Nsikakabasi Etim serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,160.

Daphne Wright

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,152
Base pay
$59,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,152

Daphne Wright works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Daphne earned $59,152 in 2026.

Stephanie Dawson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,080
Base pay
$59,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,080

Stephanie Dawson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Stephanie earned $59,080 in 2026.

Iesha Shanu

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,078
Base pay
$59,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,078

Iesha Shanu is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,078.

Laverne Latham

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,064
Base pay
$59,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,064

Laverne Latham holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,064.

Katasha Davis

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Katasha Davis holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,002.

Twanna Bright

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

At Department of Social Services, Twanna Bright serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,002.

Adrea Reynolds

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Adrea Reynolds holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,002.

Tina Heyward Hart

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Tina Heyward Hart is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,002.

Cecelia Gibbons

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Cecelia Gibbons is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,002.

Kimberly Glover

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Kimberly Glover holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,002.

Tia Hunter

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Tia Hunter is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,002.

Tequila Hunter

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Tequila Hunter holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,002.

Jamie Mcguffin

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

At Department of Social Services, Jamie Mcguffin serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,002.

Lakicia Pusha

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,002
Base pay
$59,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,002

Lakicia Pusha works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Lakicia earned $59,002 in 2026.