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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 19

Shaunya Miller Bright

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

Shaunya Miller Bright works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Shaunya earned $59,597 in 2026.

Nicholas Nowark

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, Nicholas Nowark serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,597.

Deborah Reynolds

Program Coordinator 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

Deborah Reynolds works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Deborah earned $59,597 in 2026.

Susan Arms

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,541
Base pay
$59,541
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,541

At Department of Social Services, Susan Arms serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,541.

Tanya Wright

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,435
Base pay
$59,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,435

Tanya Wright is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,435.

Elesha Thompson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,411
Base pay
$59,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,411

Elesha Thompson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Elesha earned $59,411 in 2026.

Fred Stover

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,371
Base pay
$59,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,371

At Department of Social Services, Fred Stover serves as a Endpoint Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,371.

Saed Zakari

Endpoint Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,371
Base pay
$59,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,371

Saed Zakari works as a Endpoint Technician I for Department of Social Services. Saed earned $59,371 in 2026.

Alicia Causey

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,364
Base pay
$59,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,364

Alicia Causey works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Alicia earned $59,364 in 2026.

Andrea Allen

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Andrea Allen is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Angelica Evans

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Angelica Evans is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Larhonda Alford

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Larhonda Alford works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Larhonda earned $59,299 in 2026.

Crystal Forrest

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Crystal Forrest is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Shayna Buist

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Shayna Buist is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Felicia Green

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Felicia Green serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Michelle Hames

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Michelle Hames is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Michelle Gregg

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Michelle Gregg is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Najla' Wright

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Najla' Wright holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Shauntelle Coe

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Shauntelle Coe serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Olivia Biddle

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Olivia Biddle holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Brittany Mcclain

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Brittany Mcclain serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Trevor Smalls

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Trevor Smalls works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Trevor earned $59,299 in 2026.

Sheila Graham

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Sheila Graham holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Breanna Wilson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Breanna Wilson serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Monique Covington

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Monique Covington holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Kimberly Funderburk

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Kimberly Funderburk holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Matthew Sanford

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Matthew Sanford is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Natalie Buffkin

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Natalie Buffkin holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,299.

Zoe Mullins

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Zoe Mullins serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Christopher Clay

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Christopher Clay serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Kaysea Addington

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Kaysea Addington works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Kaysea earned $59,299 in 2026.

Shanta Washington

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

Shanta Washington is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,299.

Veronica Williams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,299
Base pay
$59,299
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,299

At Department of Social Services, Veronica Williams serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,299.

Annette Dye

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,228
Base pay
$59,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,228

Annette Dye is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,228.

Caponda Narciso

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Caponda Narciso holds the role of Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Leslie Clark

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Leslie Clark works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Leslie earned $59,216 in 2026.

Tanya Reese Jones

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Tanya Reese Jones holds the role of Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Tyesha Simpson

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Tyesha Simpson is a Training Coordinator I/Instructor at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $59,216.

Kendra Fulton

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

Kendra Fulton holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,216.

Latoya Patton

Training Coordinator I/Instructor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$59,216
Base pay
$59,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,216

At Department of Social Services, Latoya Patton serves as a Training Coordinator I/Instructor. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,216.