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 3
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jerry Beckham is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,424.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Sally Young works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Sally earned $99,423 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, William Brown serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,423.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services
Dan Rusu is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.
Systems Engineer II/Department of Social Services
William Brettin is a Systems Engineer II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $99,421.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Benjamin Lafond serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,392.
Human Resources Director II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kristen Cawley serves as a Human Resources Director II. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,234.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Luke Moore serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,940.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Tiffany Allen works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $98,660 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Charleka Hannon is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,481.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Lisa Vickery serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,439.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Robin Morris is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,439.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Wiley Turner serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,439.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Dawn Berry is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,252.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Amanda Stiles holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,062.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Sally Peace is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $98,062.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Travis Greene serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,037.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jason Pockrus holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,993.
Classification & Compensation Manager/Department of Social Services
Eric Eppes is a Classification & Compensation Manager at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $96,087.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Monita Dawkins holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $95,951.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Austin Cummings is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,881.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Robert Rhoden serves as a Attorney III. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,880.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Christal Rush serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,823.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Harry Shaw is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,816.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Susanna Ringler is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,561.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Steven Suchomski works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Steven earned $95,555 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Julie Rau is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,402.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Andrea Spriggs is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,365.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Karen Sams is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $95,020.
Senior Endpoint Technician/Department of Social Services
Ronald Price Ii works as a Senior Endpoint Technician for Department of Social Services. Ronald earned $95,019 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Evelin Espinal serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,000.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Patrick Mcwilliams is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $94,929.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
James Courtney is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $94,860.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Janel Mitnaul works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Janel earned $94,686 in 2026.
Senior Network Administrator/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kurt Galle serves as a Senior Network Administrator. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,370.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Alwyn Silver works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Alwyn earned $94,150 in 2026.
Law Enforcement Officer V/Department of Social Services
Jeremy Days works as a Law Enforcement Officer V for Department of Social Services. Jeremy earned $94,000 in 2026.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Brenda Watson is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,975.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Shanee Moore holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,956.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Rosemerry Felder Commander is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $93,865.