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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 29

Joyce Washington

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,367
Base pay
$56,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,367

Joyce Washington works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Joyce earned $56,367 in 2026.

Cynthia Durham

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,367
Base pay
$56,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,367

Cynthia Durham holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,367.

Khequeta Adenuga

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,367
Base pay
$56,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,367

Khequeta Adenuga is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,367.

Jade Lee

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,367
Base pay
$56,367
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,367

At Department of Social Services, Jade Lee serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,367.

Courtney Dash

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,366
Base pay
$56,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,366

Courtney Dash works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. Courtney earned $56,366 in 2026.

Marco Morgan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,366
Base pay
$56,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,366

Marco Morgan works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Marco earned $56,366 in 2026.

Tandreanna Conyers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,366
Base pay
$56,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,366

Tandreanna Conyers is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,366.

Nesafaye Frederick

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,366
Base pay
$56,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,366

Nesafaye Frederick works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Nesafaye earned $56,366 in 2026.

Brittany Samuels

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,366
Base pay
$56,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,366

Brittany Samuels holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,366.

Ja'Quira Quick

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,360
Base pay
$56,360
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,360

At Department of Social Services, Ja'Quira Quick serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,360.

La'Frances Grier

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,326
Base pay
$56,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,326

La'Frances Grier holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,326.

Sherre Henne Strieber

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,319
Base pay
$56,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,319

At Department of Social Services, Sherre Henne Strieber serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,319.

Elizabeth Nichols

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,319
Base pay
$56,319
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,319

Elizabeth Nichols works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Elizabeth earned $56,319 in 2026.

Laura Bullard

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,249
Base pay
$56,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,249

Laura Bullard works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Laura earned $56,249 in 2026.

Latoya Gadson

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,195
Base pay
$56,195
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,195

Latoya Gadson works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Latoya earned $56,195 in 2026.

Lashonda Goodwin

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Lashonda Goodwin is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Latoya Berry

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Latoya Berry is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Veronica Pinkett Barber

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Veronica Pinkett Barber is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Monika Whitaker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Monika Whitaker holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Kennedi Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Kennedi Thomas is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,172.

Kim Wallace

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,172
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,172

Kim Wallace holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,172.

Charmaine Green

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,163
Base pay
$56,163
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,163

Charmaine Green holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,163.

Nikia Tobin

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,100
Base pay
$56,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,100

Nikia Tobin works as a Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst for Department of Social Services. Nikia earned $56,100 in 2026.

Tiffany Adger

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,100
Base pay
$56,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,100

Tiffany Adger holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,100.

Araceli Vazquez Camio

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,100
Base pay
$56,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,100

Araceli Vazquez Camio holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,100.

Michele Cooper

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,086
Base pay
$56,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,086

Michele Cooper works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Michele earned $56,086 in 2026.

Louchetia Simmons Robinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,086
Base pay
$56,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,086

Louchetia Simmons Robinson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Louchetia earned $56,086 in 2026.

Whitney Taylor

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,086
Base pay
$56,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,086

Whitney Taylor is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,086.

Shakeima Santos

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,086
Base pay
$56,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,086

Shakeima Santos is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,086.

Marcie Mcduffie

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,086
Base pay
$56,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,086

Marcie Mcduffie holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,086.

Candice Mccombs

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,072
Base pay
$56,072
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,072

Candice Mccombs holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,072.

Kikelomor Adegboyega

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,071
Base pay
$56,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,071

Kikelomor Adegboyega works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Kikelomor earned $56,071 in 2026.

Willette Whitaker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,058
Base pay
$56,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,058

Willette Whitaker is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,058.

Jeanetta Porter

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$56,000
Base pay
$56,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,000

Jeanetta Porter is a Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $56,000.

Courtney Truesdale

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

Courtney Truesdale works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Courtney earned $55,978 in 2026.

Tilwanna Witherspoon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

At Department of Social Services, Tilwanna Witherspoon serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,978.

Frances Steffens

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

Frances Steffens is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,978.

Leon Wilson Douglas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

Leon Wilson Douglas holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,978.

Jassarae Pearson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

At Department of Social Services, Jassarae Pearson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,978.

Sharon Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,978
Base pay
$55,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,978

Sharon Holmes is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,978.