South Carolina / Department of Social Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
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Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Valerie Davis is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,436.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Anna Skipper holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Elexias Cotton holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,423.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Geneice Stewart Johnson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,332.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Crystal Sanders is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Charlene Nimmons serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Adriene Wingate is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Shebby Aiken serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Nakia Griffin works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Nakia earned $83,302 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Kristine Bear is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,294.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
James O Malley is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,260.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Bernard Peter holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,792.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Paul Lebarron holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,779.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Social Services
Robert Fortner Jr holds the role of IT Security Administrator at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,620.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Jan Nerud serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,131.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
James Rogers Iii holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,121.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Christi Jeffcoat serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,919.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Nancy Bailey holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Stephanie Richards is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jennifer Clinkscales holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Geoffrey Gordon is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Christopher Newton is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Bridget Hingleton serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Charlene Caldwell serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Elizabeth Walsh holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Karima Jones holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.