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
Highest-paid first / page 2
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Kelly Galley holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,038.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Rebecca Milholland holds the role of Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,038.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Laura Claspill is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $118,774.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Kyra Mcmillan is a Attorney IV at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $117,407.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
Christopher Johnson works as a Attorney IV for Department of Social Services. Christopher earned $117,407 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Diana Tester is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $117,010.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Glenn Hastie holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,558.
Project Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Robert West serves as a Project Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,336.
Attorney V/Department of Social Services
Laura Drew holds the role of Attorney V at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,860.
Program Manager III/Department of Social Services
Stephon Williams holds the role of Program Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,260.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager III/Department of Social Services
Joshua Mitchell holds the role of Accounting/Fiscal Manager III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $115,000.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Social Services
Marshall Bull works as a IT Security Administrator for Department of Social Services. Marshall earned $112,200 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Erika Anderson holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,155.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Andrea James Favor works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Andrea earned $111,922 in 2026.
Attorney IV/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Paula Brown serves as a Attorney IV. Their 2026 pay totaled $107,944.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Rebecca Wray works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Rebecca earned $106,080 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Tamara James serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $106,048.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Christopher Inglese works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Christopher earned $106,000 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Michele Bowers is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $105,866.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Lucas Oates serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $105,551.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Timothy Nix works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Timothy earned $105,478 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Katherine Hayden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $105,081.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Walter Caudle works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Walter earned $104,391 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Elizabeth Stroup serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,721.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Angela Killian works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Angela earned $103,511 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Brittany Mosher is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $103,511.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Rachel Hollins holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,360.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Princess Hodges holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $103,125.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Social Services
Rebecca O'Brien works as a Procurement Manager II for Department of Social Services. Rebecca earned $101,959 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Sarah Coldiron serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $101,490.
Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Anna Bleasdale serves as a Nurse Manager, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,499.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Corinna Aiken serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,435.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
James Swick works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. James earned $100,172 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services
Hiba Khalaf is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $100,000.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Beverly Hunter holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,679.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Eva Gourdine is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,607.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Lara Pettiss holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,600.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Samuel Thompson is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,425.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Dawn Hodges is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Kimberly Simmons is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.