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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 33

Jennifer Roberts

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

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

Dana Cooper

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

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

Shelia Anderson

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

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

Vickie Ford

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

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

Lydia Winn

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

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

Tanner Cantrell

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

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

Zackrus Wilson

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

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

Jennifer Scruggs

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, Jennifer Scruggs serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Denisha Bethea

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

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

Jessica Hamby

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, Jessica Hamby serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Melissa Storch

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

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

Tiffany Gregory

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

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

Shiquita Knotts

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, Shiquita Knotts serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,264.

Brandi Gaytan

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

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

Deanna Nelson

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

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

Christine Bush

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

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

Terrilynn Durham

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

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

Ereni Yassa

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

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

Liquita Crosland

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

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

Kristin White

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

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

Roslyn Mcclennon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Roslyn Mcclennon holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,253.

Patricia Campbell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Patricia Campbell is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Kiana Haylock

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Kiana Haylock is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Branshea Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Branshea Brown holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,253.

Herbert Jones Iii

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

At Department of Social Services, Herbert Jones Iii serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,253.

Vernette Tolliver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

At Department of Social Services, Vernette Tolliver serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,253.

Devin Hilton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Devin Hilton works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Devin earned $55,253 in 2026.

Madeline Sobleskey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,253
Base pay
$55,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,253

Madeline Sobleskey is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,253.

Tawana Boneparte

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

At Department of Social Services, Tawana Boneparte serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,250.

Robbie King

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

Robbie King holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,250.

Lakeisha Mcneil

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

Lakeisha Mcneil is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,250.

David Hanna

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,250
Base pay
$55,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,250

At Department of Social Services, David Hanna serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,250.

Angel Carter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,226
Base pay
$55,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,226

At Department of Social Services, Angel Carter serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,226.

Shaqweeta Glover

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,208
Base pay
$55,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,208

Shaqweeta Glover is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,208.

Sandra Washington

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

At Department of Social Services, Sandra Washington serves as a Benefits Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,132.

John Moak

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

At Department of Social Services, John Moak serves as a Benefits Specialist. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,132.

Elaine Brown

Benefits Specialist/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,132
Base pay
$55,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,132

Elaine Brown holds the role of Benefits Specialist at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,132.

Willie Nixon

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,101
Base pay
$55,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,101

Willie Nixon is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,101.

Melinda Atkinson

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,101
Base pay
$55,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,101

At Department of Social Services, Melinda Atkinson serves as a Eligibility Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,101.

Berland Boykin

Procurement Specialist II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,080
Base pay
$55,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,080

Berland Boykin is a Procurement Specialist II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,080.