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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Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Andrea Price holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,290.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Edward Moore holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,235.
Public Information Director II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, John Batchelor serves as a Public Information Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,801.
Application Developer III/Department of Social Services
Jane Parmely holds the role of Application Developer III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,752.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Laura Black works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Laura earned $90,673 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Julianna Battenfield serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,270.
Senior Consultant/Department of Social Services
Dawn Hamm is a Senior Consultant at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $90,164.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Mark Herro works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Mark earned $90,132 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Lauren Stokes holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,062.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Marianthe Richey works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Marianthe earned $90,062 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Mary Hudson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Mary earned $90,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Jamese Henderson is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $89,966.
Hearings Officer Manager/Department of Social Services
Helen Castillo is a Hearings Officer Manager at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $89,000.