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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

Page 1

Cameo Holmes

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,295
Base pay
$73,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,295

Cameo Holmes works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Cameo earned $73,295 in 2026.

Danielle Scott

Senior Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,121
Base pay
$73,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,121

At Department of Social Services, Danielle Scott serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,121.

Stephanie Leatherman

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,042
Base pay
$73,042
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,042

At Department of Social Services, Stephanie Leatherman serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,042.

Sheila Johnson

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,016
Base pay
$73,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,016

Sheila Johnson works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Sheila earned $73,016 in 2026.

D'Angela Harvey

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$73,006
Base pay
$73,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,006

D'Angela Harvey is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,006.

Hemitha Battula

Application Developer III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,836
Base pay
$72,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,836

At Department of Social Services, Hemitha Battula serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,836.

Patrick Dungan

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,836
Base pay
$72,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,836

Patrick Dungan works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Patrick earned $72,836 in 2026.

Raven Bell

Human Resources Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,726
Base pay
$72,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,726

Raven Bell works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Social Services. Raven earned $72,726 in 2026.

Latoya Roundtree

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,420
Base pay
$72,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,420

Latoya Roundtree is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,420.

Melissa Lowe

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,276
Base pay
$72,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,276

At Department of Social Services, Melissa Lowe serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,276.

Tara Williams

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,276
Base pay
$72,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,276

Tara Williams works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Tara earned $72,276 in 2026.

Nyasia Wesley

Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,275
Base pay
$72,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,275

Nyasia Wesley works as a Employee Relations Consultant for Department of Social Services. Nyasia earned $72,275 in 2026.

Cheryl Evans Mcdonald

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$72,053
Base pay
$72,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,053

At Department of Social Services, Cheryl Evans Mcdonald serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,053.

Wendelyn Boatwright

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,921
Base pay
$71,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,921

Wendelyn Boatwright is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,921.

Michael Urrea

IT Security Specialist II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,837
Base pay
$71,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,837

At Department of Social Services, Michael Urrea serves as a IT Security Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,837.

Carmalita Drake

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,211
Base pay
$71,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,211

Carmalita Drake holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,211.

Brianne Perry

Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,196
Base pay
$71,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,196

At Department of Social Services, Brianne Perry serves as a Employee Relations Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,196.

Julie Taylor

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,180
Base pay
$71,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,180

Julie Taylor is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.

Jonathan Dusenbury

Audits Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,060
Base pay
$71,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,060

Jonathan Dusenbury is a Audits Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,060.

Kathleen Hall

Senior Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,999
Base pay
$70,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,999

At Department of Social Services, Kathleen Hall serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,999.

Lauren Young

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Lauren Young holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Avis Moody

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Avis Moody works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Avis earned $70,890 in 2026.

Marilyn Corley Williams

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Marilyn Corley Williams is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Elsbeth Engus

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Elsbeth Engus holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Elliott Ray

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Elliott Ray works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Elliott earned $70,890 in 2026.

Lynne Pinson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Lynne Pinson is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Katina Ferguson

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Katina Ferguson is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Marsha Crosland

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Marsha Crosland works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Marsha earned $70,890 in 2026.

Sharon Allen

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Sharon Allen serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Leslie Jimenez

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Leslie Jimenez works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Leslie earned $70,890 in 2026.

Sharvon Banks

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Sharvon Banks serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Helena Turner

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Helena Turner holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Susan Fosberry

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Susan Fosberry works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Susan earned $70,890 in 2026.

Donna Jones

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Donna Jones holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Susan Speed

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Susan Speed works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Susan earned $70,890 in 2026.

Theresa Smith

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Theresa Smith holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Jennifer Neeley

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Jennifer Neeley is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Dana Lyles

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Dana Lyles works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Dana earned $70,890 in 2026.

Forrest Wicks

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Forrest Wicks is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Jasmine Settles

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Jasmine Settles serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.