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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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Ashena White

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Ashena White holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Vinniesha Phillips

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Vinniesha Phillips works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Vinniesha earned $53,372 in 2026.

Michayla Mccullough

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Michayla Mccullough serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Shema Capers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Shema Capers works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shema earned $53,372 in 2026.

Jashalie Castro

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Jashalie Castro serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Victoria Means

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Victoria Means is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Stephani Aguilar

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Stephani Aguilar is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Erica Way

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Erica Way is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Vickia White

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Vickia White holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Francis Charles

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Francis Charles works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Francis earned $53,372 in 2026.

Adeatrice Reid

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Adeatrice Reid holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Joshua Adams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Joshua Adams serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Olivia Cannady

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Olivia Cannady works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Olivia earned $53,372 in 2026.

Shelby Sweeney

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Shelby Sweeney serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Codi Buchanan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Codi Buchanan holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Arroxxiccia Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Arroxxiccia Thomas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Jacqueline Stringfellow

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Jacqueline Stringfellow works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jacqueline earned $53,372 in 2026.

Raven Burgess

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Raven Burgess works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Raven earned $53,372 in 2026.

Jocelyn Edmonds

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Jocelyn Edmonds serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.