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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 38

Jennifer Kaiser

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

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

Joseph Meyer

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, Joseph Meyer serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Lindsay Ashley Mann

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

Lindsay Ashley Mann works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Lindsay earned $54,445 in 2026.

Stacey Cassidy

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, Stacey Cassidy serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Melissa Adams

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

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

Karon Wilkins

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

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

Kimberly Evans

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

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

Holly Dowell

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, Holly Dowell serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,445.

Sheila Ladson

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

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

Kristian 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

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

Natalie Russell

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

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

Ebony Watson

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

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

Tiara 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

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

Linda Davis

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,441
Base pay
$54,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,441

Linda Davis is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,441.

Irene Stevens

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Irene Stevens is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,440.

Tahmeka Pigott Murphy

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Tahmeka Pigott Murphy holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,440.

Sandra Entzminger

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Sandra Entzminger holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,440.

Lisa Armstrong

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Lisa Armstrong works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Lisa earned $54,440 in 2026.

Charlene Simpson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Charlene Simpson works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Charlene earned $54,440 in 2026.

Catherine Bamberg

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,440
Base pay
$54,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,440

Catherine Bamberg is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,440.

Tonya Robinson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Tonya Robinson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Verteema Chiles

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Verteema Chiles serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Carron Holloman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Carron Holloman serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Lavetta Wampler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Lavetta Wampler is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,435.

Alexandra Billings

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Alexandra Billings holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Vanquasha Kollock

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Vanquasha Kollock serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Violet Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Violet Holmes works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Violet earned $54,435 in 2026.

Ashley Briggs

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Ashley Briggs holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Amani Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Amani Williams is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,435.

Michelle Lyon

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Michelle Lyon holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Jessica Woods

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Jessica Woods holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Jasmine Davis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Jasmine Davis works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jasmine earned $54,435 in 2026.

Tykeyma Davis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Tykeyma Davis works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tykeyma earned $54,435 in 2026.

Stefanie Merchant

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Stefanie Merchant works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Stefanie earned $54,435 in 2026.

Caleemah Matthews

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Caleemah Matthews holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Takyia Moore

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Takyia Moore is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,435.

Debra Farr

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Debra Farr is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,435.

Quantelle Riddle

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Quantelle Riddle holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.

Caroline Bedenbaugh

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

At Department of Social Services, Caroline Bedenbaugh serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Naqawn Strain

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,435
Base pay
$54,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,435

Naqawn Strain holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,435.