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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

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Department of Social Services

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2026
Employees
2,550
Median total
$55,264
Highest record
$250,000

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,000$112,200+

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$61,290 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$52,843
$53,372
$55,264
$60,696
$78,220

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).

Largest job titles

Case Worker I
1,185 · $53,638
Case Worker II
388 · $58,708
Program Manager I
111 · $75,204
Case Worker III
75 · $70,890

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 18

Tammy Childs

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Tammy Childs is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,896.

Shinethia Kollock

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Shinethia Kollock works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Shinethia earned $59,896 in 2026.

Kenyonia Simmons

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Kenyonia Simmons holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,896.

Joshua Johnson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Joshua Johnson is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,896.

Hope Queen

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Hope Queen is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,896.

Monika Bryson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Monika Bryson works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Monika earned $59,896 in 2026.

Keyundra Jackson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Keyundra Jackson holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,896.

Shane Vanhook

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Shane Vanhook is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,896.

Anthony Hernandez

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,896
Base pay
$59,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,896

Anthony Hernandez works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Anthony earned $59,896 in 2026.

Candice Hayes

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,742
Base pay
$59,742
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,742

Candice Hayes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Candice earned $59,742 in 2026.

Cathi Hiers

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,689
Base pay
$59,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,689

Cathi Hiers is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,689.

Madeline Manfredi

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,685
Base pay
$59,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,685

At Department of Social Services, Madeline Manfredi serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,685.

Terrance Hammonds

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,670
Base pay
$59,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,670

Terrance Hammonds holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,670.

Grable Szabo

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,625
Base pay
$59,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,625

At Department of Social Services, Grable Szabo serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,625.

Patricia Gaskins

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Patricia Gaskins serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Tanya Elbert

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tanya Elbert holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Melyssa Lowe

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Melyssa Lowe holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Xandria Durant

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Xandria Durant serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Kimberly Wood

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Kimberly Wood holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Erica Wright

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Erica Wright works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Erica earned $59,597 in 2026.

Dominique Richard

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Dominique Richard holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Tracey Antley

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tracey Antley holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Tiffany Gibson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Tiffany Gibson works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $59,597 in 2026.

Veronica Walker

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Veronica Walker works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Veronica earned $59,597 in 2026.

Grasenia Zellars

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Grasenia Zellars holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Heather Ford

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Heather Ford holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Erin Lee

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Erin Lee holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Keila Burdette

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Keila Burdette holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Belinda Williams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Belinda Williams holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Margaret Hart

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Margaret Hart works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Margaret earned $59,597 in 2026.

Brittany Peterson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Brittany Peterson serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Melissa Ramsey

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Melissa Ramsey holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Sonya Heath

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Sonya Heath holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Sierra Register

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Sierra Register holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Mary Peterson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Mary Peterson holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,597.

Valerie Reed

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Valerie Reed is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,597.

Jessica Dewese

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

Jessica Dewese is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,597.

Shelly Duncan

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Shelly Duncan serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Marjorie Brantley

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Marjorie Brantley serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Laurie Snelgrove

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,597
Base pay
$59,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,597

At Department of Social Services, Laurie Snelgrove serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.