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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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Jameka Burnside

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,710
Base pay
$60,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,710

Jameka Burnside is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,710.

Ariel Taylor

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,696
Base pay
$60,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,696

Ariel Taylor is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,696.

Dylan Phillips

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,696
Base pay
$60,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,696

Dylan Phillips works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Dylan earned $60,696 in 2026.

Camiell Foulger

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,696
Base pay
$60,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,696

Camiell Foulger is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,696.

Ashley Jenkins

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,696
Base pay
$60,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,696

Ashley Jenkins is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,696.

Cristal Broom

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,696
Base pay
$60,696
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,696

Cristal Broom is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,696.

Jarius Thomas

Endpoint Technician II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,545
Base pay
$60,545
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,545

Jarius Thomas works as a Endpoint Technician II for Department of Social Services. Jarius earned $60,545 in 2026.

Kimberly Boyd

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,525
Base pay
$60,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,525

Kimberly Boyd works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Kimberly earned $60,525 in 2026.

Thasheena Jones

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,503
Base pay
$60,503
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,503

Thasheena Jones holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,503.

Margaret Davis

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

At Department of Social Services, Margaret Davis serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,495.

Valerie Suckiel

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

At Department of Social Services, Valerie Suckiel serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,495.

Maya Alexander Wiiliams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

At Department of Social Services, Maya Alexander Wiiliams serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,495.

Melissa Martin

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

Melissa Martin is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,495.

Hannah Stutler

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

At Department of Social Services, Hannah Stutler serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,495.

Chevalier Harris

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

Chevalier Harris is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,495.

Melinda Lynn

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

Melinda Lynn works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Melinda earned $60,495 in 2026.

Elizabeth Paul

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

Elizabeth Paul works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Elizabeth earned $60,495 in 2026.

Kimberle Bannister

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,495
Base pay
$60,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,495

Kimberle Bannister is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,495.

Tiesheia Young

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,456
Base pay
$60,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,456

Tiesheia Young works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tiesheia earned $60,456 in 2026.

Diedra Heyward

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,405
Base pay
$60,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,405

Diedra Heyward works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Diedra earned $60,405 in 2026.

Kelli Cunningham

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,401
Base pay
$60,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,401

At Department of Social Services, Kelli Cunningham serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,401.

Tiffany Scott

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$60,400
Base pay
$60,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,400

Tiffany Scott is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $60,400.