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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Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Social Services
Jeremy Days works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Social Services. Jeremy earned $94,000 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Brenda Watson is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,975.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Shanee Moore holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,956.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Rosemerry Felder Commander is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
John Mccormick is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Sean Bannon is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Jocelyn Gibson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,752.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Selina Salley serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,438.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Richard Allen serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,267.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Laurel Hayes holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,192.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Brandi Nerud holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,878.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Richard Culbertson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Richard earned $92,865 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Barbara Miller works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Barbara earned $92,165 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Randi Farr holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,800.