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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
Total payroll
$156.3M
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

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

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Dawn Hodges

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,424
Base pay
$99,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,424

Dawn Hodges is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.

Sally Young

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,423
Base pay
$99,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,423

Sally Young works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Sally earned $99,423 in 2026.

William Brown

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,423
Base pay
$99,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,423

At Department of Social Services, William Brown serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,423.

Dan Rusu

Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,421
Base pay
$99,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,421

Dan Rusu is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.

William Brettin

Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,421
Base pay
$99,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,421

William Brettin is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.

Benjamin Lafond

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,392
Base pay
$99,392
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,392

At Department of Social Services, Benjamin Lafond serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,392.

Kristen Cawley

Human Resources Director II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$99,234
Base pay
$99,234
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,234

At Department of Social Services, Kristen Cawley serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,234.

Luke Moore

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,940
Base pay
$98,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,940

At Department of Social Services, Luke Moore serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,940.

Tiffany Allen

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,660
Base pay
$98,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,660

Tiffany Allen works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $98,660 in 2026.

Charleka Hannon

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,481
Base pay
$98,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,481

Charleka Hannon is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,481.

Lisa Vickery

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,439
Base pay
$98,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,439

At Department of Social Services, Lisa Vickery serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,439.

Robin Morris

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,439
Base pay
$98,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,439

Robin Morris is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,439.

Wiley Turner

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,439
Base pay
$98,439
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,439

At Department of Social Services, Wiley Turner serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,439.

Dawn Berry

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,252
Base pay
$98,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,252

Dawn Berry is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,252.

Amanda Stiles

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,062
Base pay
$98,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,062

Amanda Stiles holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,062.

Sally Peace

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,062
Base pay
$98,062
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,062

Sally Peace is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,062.

Travis Greene

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$98,037
Base pay
$98,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,037

At Department of Social Services, Travis Greene serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,037.

Jason Pockrus

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$96,993
Base pay
$96,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,993

Jason Pockrus holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,993.

Eric Eppes

Classification & Compensation Manager/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$96,087
Base pay
$96,087
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,087

Eric Eppes is a Classification & Compensation Manager at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $96,087.

Monita Dawkins

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,951
Base pay
$95,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,951

Monita Dawkins holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,951.

Austin Cummings

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,881
Base pay
$95,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,881

Austin Cummings is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,881.

Robert Rhoden

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,880
Base pay
$95,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,880

At Department of Social Services, Robert Rhoden serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,880.

Christal Rush

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,823
Base pay
$95,823
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,823

At Department of Social Services, Christal Rush serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,823.

Harry Shaw

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,816
Base pay
$95,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,816

Harry Shaw is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,816.

Susanna Ringler

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,561
Base pay
$95,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,561

Susanna Ringler is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,561.

Steven Suchomski

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,555
Base pay
$95,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,555

Steven Suchomski works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Steven earned $95,555 in 2026.

Julie Rau

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,402
Base pay
$95,402
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,402

Julie Rau is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,402.

Andrea Spriggs

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,365
Base pay
$95,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,365

Andrea Spriggs is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,365.

Karen Sams

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,020
Base pay
$95,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,020

Karen Sams is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,020.

Ronald Price Ii

Senior Endpoint Technician/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,019
Base pay
$95,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,019

Ronald Price Ii works as a Senior Endpoint Technician for Department of Social Services. Ronald earned $95,019 in 2026.

Evelin Espinal

Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$95,000
Base pay
$95,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,000

At Department of Social Services, Evelin Espinal serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000.

Patrick Mcwilliams

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,929
Base pay
$94,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,929

Patrick Mcwilliams is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $94,929.

James Courtney

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,860
Base pay
$94,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,860

James Courtney is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $94,860.

Janel Mitnaul

Program Manager II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,686
Base pay
$94,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,686

Janel Mitnaul works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Janel earned $94,686 in 2026.

Kurt Galle

Senior Network Administrator/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,370
Base pay
$94,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,370

At Department of Social Services, Kurt Galle serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,370.

Alwyn Silver

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,150
Base pay
$94,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,150

Alwyn Silver works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Alwyn earned $94,150 in 2026.

Jeremy Days

Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$94,000
Base pay
$94,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,000

Jeremy Days works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Social Services. Jeremy earned $94,000 in 2026.

Brenda Watson

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$93,975
Base pay
$93,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,975

Brenda Watson is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,975.

Shanee Moore

Training Director/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$93,956
Base pay
$93,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,956

Shanee Moore holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,956.

Rosemerry Felder Commander

Attorney III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$93,865
Base pay
$93,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,865

Rosemerry Felder Commander is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.