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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 34

Roxanna Preston

IT Business Analyst 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

Roxanna Preston is a IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,080.

Christopher Warren

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,077
Base pay
$55,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,077

Christopher Warren is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,077.

Felissa Hough

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,040
Base pay
$55,040
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,040

Felissa Hough is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $55,040.

Erin Mccary

Professional Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

Erin Mccary holds the role of Professional Auditor at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000.

Joseph Burke

Network Technician I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$55,000
Base pay
$55,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,000

At Department of Social Services, Joseph Burke serves as a Network Technician I. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,000.

Rita Conner

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Rita Conner holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Carole Gamble

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Carole Gamble works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Carole earned $54,990 in 2026.

Antionette Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Antionette Holmes is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Emily Richardson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Emily Richardson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Shaneka Dixon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shaneka Dixon works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shaneka earned $54,990 in 2026.

Modjeska Dickerson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Modjeska Dickerson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Shanetta Kirkland

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shanetta Kirkland works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shanetta earned $54,990 in 2026.

Natasha Ferguson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Natasha Ferguson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Natasha earned $54,990 in 2026.

Kristina Cieluch

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Kristina Cieluch is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Cherelle Liferidge

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Cherelle Liferidge is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Nikki Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Nikki Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,990.

Blair Ross

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Blair Ross holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Ward Mcdaniel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Ward Mcdaniel serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Traci Williamson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Traci Williamson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Donna Ivey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Donna Ivey serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Shelby Turner

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

At Department of Social Services, Shelby Turner serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,990.

Michelle Cano

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Michelle Cano works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Michelle earned $54,990 in 2026.

Melissa Geathers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Melissa Geathers works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $54,990 in 2026.

Shavonia Frank

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Shavonia Frank holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Lindsay Kelley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Lindsay Kelley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,990.

Tiffany Pyos

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,990
Base pay
$54,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,990

Tiffany Pyos works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tiffany earned $54,990 in 2026.

Tanisha Mitchell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Tanisha Mitchell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,980.

Shatola Allen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Shatola Allen serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Ashley Mccray

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Ashley Mccray serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Rickesha Ruth

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Rickesha Ruth serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Alecia Schulz

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Alecia Schulz is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,980.

Amanda Corley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Amanda Corley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Cydnee Cohen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Cydnee Cohen serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Brenda House

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Brenda House serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Aaliyah Loadholt

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Aaliyah Loadholt works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Aaliyah earned $54,980 in 2026.

Melissa Mcfadden

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Melissa Mcfadden works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $54,980 in 2026.

Moriyah Fuller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

Moriyah Fuller holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,980.

Jade Cleveland

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Jade Cleveland serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

Natasha Howard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

At Department of Social Services, Natasha Howard serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,980.

De'Ja Burwell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,980
Base pay
$54,980
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,980

De'Ja Burwell works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. De'Ja earned $54,980 in 2026.