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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 32

Lacretia Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Lacretia Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Lakeva Drayton Mines

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Lakeva Drayton Mines holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Ashlee Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Ashlee Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Eric Mcnair

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Eric Mcnair works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Eric earned $55,264 in 2026.

Janna Robertson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Janna Robertson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Kelly Galloway

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Kelly Galloway serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Susan Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Susan Johnson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Susan earned $55,264 in 2026.

Damien Massey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Damien Massey is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Rhonda Ellington Center

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Rhonda Ellington Center holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Heather Patterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Heather Patterson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Heather earned $55,264 in 2026.

Sonja Smith

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Sonja Smith is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Mary Taylor

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Mary Taylor works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Mary earned $55,264 in 2026.

Alfonzo Burison

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Alfonzo Burison serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Sarah Collins

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Sarah Collins works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Sarah earned $55,264 in 2026.

Paulia Mcclain

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Paulia Mcclain holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Janice Jamison

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Janice Jamison holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Jason Wiley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Jason Wiley is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Edythe Keisler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Edythe Keisler serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Wanda Baker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Wanda Baker holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Randy Gentry

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Randy Gentry holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Letrice Smalls

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Letrice Smalls is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Harry Broadwell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Harry Broadwell is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Ceyonne Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Ceyonne Williams works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Ceyonne earned $55,264 in 2026.

Doris Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Doris Smith holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Shemeka Poole

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Shemeka Poole works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shemeka earned $55,264 in 2026.

Crystal Odom

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Crystal Odom works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Crystal earned $55,264 in 2026.

Detra Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Detra Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Javane President

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Javane President works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Javane earned $55,264 in 2026.

Angela Peppers

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Angela Peppers works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Angela earned $55,264 in 2026.

Sandra Copeland

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Sandra Copeland is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Teena Watson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Teena Watson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Marian Saunders

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

At Department of Social Services, Marian Saunders serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Tobye Bristow

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Tobye Bristow works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tobye earned $55,264 in 2026.

Zahkeah Marion

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Zahkeah Marion works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Zahkeah earned $55,264 in 2026.

Jalessa Gilliard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Jalessa Gilliard is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Samuel Stewart

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Samuel Stewart holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.

Tammy Clyburn

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Tammy Clyburn is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,264.

Meredith Clay

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Meredith Clay works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Meredith earned $55,264 in 2026.

Katherine Oliver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Katherine Oliver works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Katherine earned $55,264 in 2026.

Lyndsey Massey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,264
Base pay
$55,264
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,264

Lyndsey Massey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,264.