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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 31

Alexandria Hamilton

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

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

Brandy Parker

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, Brandy Parker serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,593.

Serena Wilson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,592
Base pay
$55,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,592

Serena Wilson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Serena earned $55,592 in 2026.

Sharleta Woodall

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,581
Base pay
$55,581
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,581

At Department of Social Services, Sharleta Woodall serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,581.

Miranda Stevenson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Miranda Stevenson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Tara Thomas Tucker

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Tara Thomas Tucker serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Annie Helm

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Annie Helm is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Megan Stephenson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Megan Stephenson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Megan earned $55,529 in 2026.

Pauline Dipietrantonio

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Pauline Dipietrantonio is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Willie James Gilmore

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Willie James Gilmore works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Willie earned $55,529 in 2026.

Twaneisha Linen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Twaneisha Linen holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,529.

Keesha Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Keesha Thomas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Shambrica Funderburk Canty

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Shambrica Funderburk Canty works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shambrica earned $55,529 in 2026.

Alexis Reed

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

At Department of Social Services, Alexis Reed serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,529.

Akayla Nesbitt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,529
Base pay
$55,529
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,529

Akayla Nesbitt is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,529.

Robert Tisdale

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,448
Base pay
$55,448
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,448

At Department of Social Services, Robert Tisdale serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,448.

Zesta Simmons

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

Zesta Simmons is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,411.

Olivia Garris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

At Department of Social Services, Olivia Garris serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,411.

Kiah Peterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,411
Base pay
$55,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,411

Kiah Peterson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,411.

Alexandra Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Alexandra Smith is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Morgan Richardson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Morgan Richardson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Brittney Howard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Brittney Howard is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Miranda Bouknight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Miranda Bouknight is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Micah Cook

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Micah Cook serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Alexis Dodson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Alexis Dodson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Alexis earned $55,400 in 2026.

Kaitlin Yoo

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Kaitlin Yoo holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Destinee Rowe

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Destinee Rowe holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Jozaulyn Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Jozaulyn Johnson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,400.

Jasmine Duncan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Jasmine Duncan works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jasmine earned $55,400 in 2026.

Condeaisha Galloway

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Condeaisha Galloway works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Condeaisha earned $55,400 in 2026.

Mark Sellers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

At Department of Social Services, Mark Sellers serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,400.

Melyna Abed

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,400
Base pay
$55,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,400

Melyna Abed is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,400.

Jennifer Jones

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,399
Base pay
$55,399
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,399

Jennifer Jones is a Administrative Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,399.

Angela Steadman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,377
Base pay
$55,377
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,377

At Department of Social Services, Angela Steadman serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,377.

Karan Gray

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,371
Base pay
$55,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,371

Karan Gray is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,371.

Andrena Rice

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,371
Base pay
$55,371
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,371

Andrena Rice holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,371.

Micheal Armstrong

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Micheal Armstrong is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.

Onie Whitehead

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Onie Whitehead is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.

Karen Snelling

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Karen Snelling holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,275.

Arismel Berry

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,275
Base pay
$55,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,275

Arismel Berry is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,275.