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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

Agency file

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 30

Victoria White

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

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

Jerrie Merritt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,945
Base pay
$55,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,945

Jerrie Merritt works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jerrie earned $55,945 in 2026.

Semyon Mack

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,940
Base pay
$55,940
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,940

Semyon Mack is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,940.

Shelia Tindal

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,912
Base pay
$55,912
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,912

At Department of Social Services, Shelia Tindal serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,912.

James Jackson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,882
Base pay
$55,882
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,882

James Jackson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. James earned $55,882 in 2026.

Corrina Duncan

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,868
Base pay
$55,868
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,868

Corrina Duncan is a Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,868.

Erica Cunningham

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,852
Base pay
$55,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,852

Erica Cunningham works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Erica earned $55,852 in 2026.

Teteaka Mcnair Boney

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,809
Base pay
$55,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,809

Teteaka Mcnair Boney holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,809.

Kalin Allen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,809
Base pay
$55,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,809

At Department of Social Services, Kalin Allen serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,809.

Brittany Geddis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,804
Base pay
$55,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,804

Brittany Geddis holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,804.

Hailey Upton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,804
Base pay
$55,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,804

Hailey Upton works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Hailey earned $55,804 in 2026.

Rebecca Eller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,804
Base pay
$55,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,804

Rebecca Eller holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,804.

Alana Jensen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,804
Base pay
$55,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,804

Alana Jensen holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,804.

Summer Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,804
Base pay
$55,804
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,804

Summer Smith holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,804.

Breanna Robertson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,803
Base pay
$55,803
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,803

Breanna Robertson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Breanna earned $55,803 in 2026.

Kynshasha Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Kynshasha Brown holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,785.

Felicia Flemings

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Felicia Flemings works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Felicia earned $55,785 in 2026.

Dejsha Tatum

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

At Department of Social Services, Dejsha Tatum serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,785.

Maleiah Washington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

At Department of Social Services, Maleiah Washington serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,785.

Angela Ray

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Angela Ray works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Angela earned $55,785 in 2026.

Makayla Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

At Department of Social Services, Makayla Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,785.

Gurumlat Hassan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Gurumlat Hassan holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,785.

Seth Belue

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Seth Belue holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,785.

Jawanikia White

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Jawanikia White works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jawanikia earned $55,785 in 2026.

Damieyah Shaw

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Damieyah Shaw is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,785.

Glenda Mcknight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,785
Base pay
$55,785
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,785

Glenda Mcknight works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Glenda earned $55,785 in 2026.

Yetta Miller Vinson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,682
Base pay
$55,682
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,682

Yetta Miller Vinson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,682.

Krystal Erby

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,675
Base pay
$55,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,675

Krystal Erby holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,675.

Crystal Perry

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Crystal Perry works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Crystal earned $55,593 in 2026.

Tori Daniels

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Tori Daniels is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,593.

Krystal Graham

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Krystal Graham holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,593.

Anitria Jones

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Anitria Jones holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,593.

Kenneth Mccoy

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

At Department of Social Services, Kenneth Mccoy serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,593.

Erin Doege Merck

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Erin Doege Merck works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Erin earned $55,593 in 2026.

Kaitlin Reese

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

At Department of Social Services, Kaitlin Reese serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,593.

Tyshanna Major

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Tyshanna Major is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,593.

Nakita Mcbeth

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Nakita Mcbeth is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,593.

Jackara Dewalt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Jackara Dewalt holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,593.

Hannah Caldwell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Hannah Caldwell works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Hannah earned $55,593 in 2026.

Renee Shaw

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,593
Base pay
$55,593
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,593

Renee Shaw holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,593.