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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Audits Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kimberly Simons serves as a Audits Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,650.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Alexandra Moseley holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
Nikhilkumar Patel holds the role of IT Business Analyst III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,650.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
Stephanie Byers is a IT Business Analyst III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $88,600.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Matthew Williamson holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,527.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jordan Mcwilliams is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $88,297.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Jessica Jefferson serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,295.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Ebony Austin holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,295.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Darrell Morris is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $88,211.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Gregory Hyland is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $88,154.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Susan Meyer serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,131.
Application Developer III/Department of Social Services
Adrian Mack holds the role of Application Developer III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,129.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Social Services
Thomas Tanner holds the role of Senior Network Administrator at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,085.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Frank Shock works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Frank earned $87,560 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Amanda Head serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,466.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Jennifer Jeffcoat works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Jennifer earned $87,466 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Paul Gotses holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,466.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Jeffery Sanders is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,466.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Bailey Johnson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Bailey earned $87,466 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Angela Erhardt is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,466.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Catherine Haselden works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Catherine earned $87,185 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Patrice White is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,169.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Social Services
James Davis is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Traci Gilden is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $86,631.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Lori Burton serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,484.