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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 37

Christion Nesbit

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,492
Base pay
$54,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,492

Christion Nesbit works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Christion earned $54,492 in 2026.

Sonia Williams

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,492
Base pay
$54,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,492

Sonia Williams holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,492.

Franklin Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Franklin Brown serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Tony Brown

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Tony Brown works as a Case Worker II for Department of Social Services. Tony earned $54,445 in 2026.

Mary Bain

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Mary Bain serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Shanice Kelly

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Shanice Kelly is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Desiree Simmons

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Desiree Simmons holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Whitney Burton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Whitney Burton holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Laytonya Wilkerson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Laytonya Wilkerson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Onita Nelson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Onita Nelson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Naja Banks

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Naja Banks works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Naja earned $54,445 in 2026.

Stania Fullenwinder

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Stania Fullenwinder is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Kristen Gainey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Kristen Gainey is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Kimberly Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Kimberly Thomas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Fallon Washington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Fallon Washington is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Sabrina Patterson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Sabrina Patterson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Sabrina earned $54,445 in 2026.

Labrittany Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Labrittany Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Chanda Nivens

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Chanda Nivens holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Lakenderia Albert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Lakenderia Albert is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Azucena Gonzalez Balderas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Azucena Gonzalez Balderas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Shanita Jefferson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Shanita Jefferson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Laquan Nelson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Laquan Nelson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Catherina Fortner

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Catherina Fortner is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Catina Fowler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Catina Fowler holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Victoria Langley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Victoria Langley works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Victoria earned $54,445 in 2026.

Arian Calhoun

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Arian Calhoun serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Morgan Cooper Wright

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Morgan Cooper Wright works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Morgan earned $54,445 in 2026.

Steven Mckellar

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Steven Mckellar works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Steven earned $54,445 in 2026.

Lakeisha Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Lakeisha Johnson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Lakeisha earned $54,445 in 2026.

Kendra Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Kendra Brown holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Marissa Whittington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Marissa Whittington is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Jalisa Walker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Jalisa Walker holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Ronda Washington

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Ronda Washington serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Heather Robinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Heather Robinson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Heather earned $54,445 in 2026.

Sheera Myers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Sheera Myers holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Ambria Sales

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Ambria Sales is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,445.

Briana Singleton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Briana Singleton serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Meagan Coley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Meagan Coley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,445.

Mercedes Richard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

Mercedes Richard works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Mercedes earned $54,445 in 2026.

Gary Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,445
Base pay
$54,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,445

At Department of Social Services, Gary Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.