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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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Asiah Lew

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Asiah Lew holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Andrew Moore

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Andrew Moore is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,708.

Christina Mccarty

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Christina Mccarty works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Christina earned $58,708 in 2026.

Brittany English

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Brittany English is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,708.

Deasia Tester

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

At Department of Social Services, Deasia Tester serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,708.

Leslie Terry

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Leslie Terry holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Nicole Walgate

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Nicole Walgate works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Nicole earned $58,708 in 2026.

Shannon Scott

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Shannon Scott holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Jamel Williams

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Jamel Williams works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Jamel earned $58,708 in 2026.

Karrie Ledbetter

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Karrie Ledbetter holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Kaneisha Gilson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Kaneisha Gilson holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Chloe Lopez

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

At Department of Social Services, Chloe Lopez serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,708.

Sade Ransom

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

At Department of Social Services, Sade Ransom serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,708.

Grenisha Beatty Elmore

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,708
Base pay
$58,708
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,708

Grenisha Beatty Elmore holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,708.

Stylacia Sullivan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,643
Base pay
$58,643
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,643

At Department of Social Services, Stylacia Sullivan serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,643.

Rosa Readon

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,603
Base pay
$58,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,603

At Department of Social Services, Rosa Readon serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,603.

Jay Oldham

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,561
Base pay
$58,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,561

Jay Oldham works as a IT Business Analyst II for Department of Social Services. Jay earned $58,561 in 2026.

Kimberly Patterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,547
Base pay
$58,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,547

Kimberly Patterson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,547.

Stacy Belin

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,502
Base pay
$58,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,502

Stacy Belin is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,502.

Tiffiney Paschal

Public Information Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,444
Base pay
$58,444
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,444

Tiffiney Paschal works as a Public Information Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Tiffiney earned $58,444 in 2026.

Brandi Gray

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Brandi Gray holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Bridget Etheredge

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Bridget Etheredge holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Francina Dantzler Patterson

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Francina Dantzler Patterson holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Latanya Hollis

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

At Department of Social Services, Latanya Hollis serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,415.

Candice Owens

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Candice Owens is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Tabitha Weldon

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Tabitha Weldon is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Demian Palmer

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Demian Palmer is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Abigail James

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Abigail James works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Abigail earned $58,415 in 2026.

Lakeysha Tucker

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Lakeysha Tucker is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Matthew Ammons

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Matthew Ammons works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Matthew earned $58,415 in 2026.

Talina Wright Jones

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Talina Wright Jones is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Laquisha Chisholm

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Laquisha Chisholm works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Laquisha earned $58,415 in 2026.

Erika Stevens

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Erika Stevens holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Laurie Lyon

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Laurie Lyon holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Shawanda Aiken

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

At Department of Social Services, Shawanda Aiken serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,415.

Shonda Brown

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

At Department of Social Services, Shonda Brown serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,415.

Janice Beckett

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Janice Beckett holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Jocelyn Martin

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Jocelyn Martin holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,415.

Devonne Heard

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

Devonne Heard is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $58,415.

Travis Reid

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$58,415
Base pay
$58,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,415

At Department of Social Services, Travis Reid serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,415.