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 11
Attorney I/Department of Social Services
Steven Hendryx Jr holds the role of Attorney I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.
Case Worker I/Department of Social Services
Donielle Haynes Smith is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,969.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Lakeisha Govan is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,783.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Kristi Moulton works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Kristi earned $69,783 in 2026.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Edward Sexton works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Edward earned $69,465 in 2026.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Rita Guzman Fermin serves as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,360.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services
Xavien Mobley James holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,360.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Domonique Gordon is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,341.
Senior Consultant/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Keith Holder serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,230.
Senior Consultant/Department of Social Services
Deandrea Lawson is a Senior Consultant at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $69,230.
Senior Consultant/Department of Social Services
Moses Bishop holds the role of Senior Consultant at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,230.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Robin Anderson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,230.
Hearings Officer/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Ronald Rice serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,000.
Hearings Officer/Department of Social Services
David Cotty holds the role of Hearings Officer at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,000.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Annie Dean is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $68,969.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
John Timmons is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $68,924.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
April Rice holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,834.
Case Worker I/Department of Social Services
Marchaeya Mazyck works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Marchaeya earned $68,506 in 2026.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Shirley Starling works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Shirley earned $68,484 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Mary Abney serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,453.
Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor/Department of Social Services
Janeasha Stanley is a Training Coordinator Ii/Instructor at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $68,393.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Scherylle Manning holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,393.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Shamon Thomas serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,306.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Tanvi Solanki holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,306.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Kimberly Jackson is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $68,008.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Chanell Shea holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,895.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Wanda Nunn works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Wanda earned $67,805 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Ashley Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,805.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Jon Rayle holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,805.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Georgie Cornelius works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Georgie earned $67,791 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Crystal Jenkins is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $67,791.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Michael Green serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,514.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Michael Nichols holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,514.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Mary Street works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Mary earned $67,514 in 2026.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Diane Brown works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Diane earned $67,355 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Michael Anderson works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Michael earned $67,334 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Christopher Francis is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $67,223.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Olyvia Harrian serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,206.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Shelah Verette is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $67,148.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Christina Ricks works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Christina earned $67,052 in 2026.