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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 28

Nequita Melton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,953
Base pay
$56,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,953

Nequita Melton holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,953.

Jessica Headen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,953
Base pay
$56,953
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,953

At Department of Social Services, Jessica Headen serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,953.

Vaneice Sweet

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Vaneice Sweet holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,925.

Adrienne Bullard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Adrienne Bullard works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Adrienne earned $56,925 in 2026.

Ebony Caudle

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,925
Base pay
$56,925
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,925

Ebony Caudle works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Ebony earned $56,925 in 2026.

Mattie Logan

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,923
Base pay
$56,923
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,923

Mattie Logan works as a Eligibility Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Mattie earned $56,923 in 2026.

Connie Beaty

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,898
Base pay
$56,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,898

Connie Beaty is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,898.

Renee Dukes

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,898
Base pay
$56,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,898

Renee Dukes is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,898.

Richard Williams

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,897
Base pay
$56,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,897

At Department of Social Services, Richard Williams serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,897.

Ashley Bambach

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,897
Base pay
$56,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,897

Ashley Bambach holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,897.

Diane Redmond

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,897
Base pay
$56,897
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,897

Diane Redmond is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,897.

Sandra Russell

Paralegal/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,889
Base pay
$56,889
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,889

Sandra Russell works as a Paralegal for Department of Social Services. Sandra earned $56,889 in 2026.

Dyeretta Fashion

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,789
Base pay
$56,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,789

At Department of Social Services, Dyeretta Fashion serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,789.

Anthony Basile

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,764
Base pay
$56,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,764

Anthony Basile holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,764.

Ashley Dunston

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,757
Base pay
$56,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,757

At Department of Social Services, Ashley Dunston serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,757.

Michelle Rambert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,757
Base pay
$56,757
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,757

Michelle Rambert is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,757.

Katrina Smith

IT Business Analyst I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,752
Base pay
$56,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,752

Katrina Smith works as a IT Business Analyst I for Department of Social Services. Katrina earned $56,752 in 2026.

Britaney Caballero

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,667
Base pay
$56,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,667

Britaney Caballero works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Britaney earned $56,667 in 2026.

Latoya Joe

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Latoya Joe holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,646.

Dena Burgess

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Dena Burgess is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,646.

Kimberly Madden

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

At Department of Social Services, Kimberly Madden serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,646.

Stacey Simokat

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

At Department of Social Services, Stacey Simokat serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,646.

Tyika Asby

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Tyika Asby holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,646.

Carlene Bennett

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Carlene Bennett is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,646.

Rebecca Mann

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

At Department of Social Services, Rebecca Mann serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,646.

Joan Mcfadden

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

At Department of Social Services, Joan Mcfadden serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,646.

April Gray

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

April Gray works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. April earned $56,646 in 2026.

Rhonda Murray

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

At Department of Social Services, Rhonda Murray serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,646.

Karen Knight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Karen Knight holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,646.

Tiara Knotts

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Tiara Knotts holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,646.

Shamon Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Shamon Smith is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,646.

Tracy Evans

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Tracy Evans holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,646.

Alexis Eaddy

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,646
Base pay
$56,646
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,646

Alexis Eaddy works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Alexis earned $56,646 in 2026.

Tia Anderson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,631
Base pay
$56,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,631

At Department of Social Services, Tia Anderson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,631.

Kelayne Bostick

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,561
Base pay
$56,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,561

At Department of Social Services, Kelayne Bostick serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,561.

Lacy Hoover

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,561
Base pay
$56,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,561

Lacy Hoover holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,561.

Natashia Branch

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,561
Base pay
$56,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,561

Natashia Branch is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,561.

Shaunkita Simon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,561
Base pay
$56,561
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,561

At Department of Social Services, Shaunkita Simon serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,561.

Dana Burk Casteel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,553
Base pay
$56,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,553

Dana Burk Casteel is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,553.

Boon Kim

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,453
Base pay
$56,453
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,453

Boon Kim is a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,453.