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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 39

Paige Brockington

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

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

Sandtessa Montgomery

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, Sandtessa Montgomery serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Charmaine Mckenzie

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, Charmaine Mckenzie serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,435.

Christopher Moorman

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

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

Laurnequa Burgess

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,417
Base pay
$54,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,417

Laurnequa Burgess is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,417.

Tia Dawson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,417
Base pay
$54,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,417

Tia Dawson holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,417.

Miranda Marshall

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,415
Base pay
$54,415
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,415

Miranda Marshall holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,415.

Sergey Dezhnyuk

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,348
Base pay
$54,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,348

Sergey Dezhnyuk is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,348.

Chukwuemeka Ezenwoke

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,233
Base pay
$54,233
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,233

Chukwuemeka Ezenwoke works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. Chukwuemeka earned $54,233 in 2026.

Raynard Polkey

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Raynard Polkey holds the role of Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Lydia Blanding

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Lydia Blanding serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Teresa Brown

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Teresa Brown serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Jenna Monk

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Jenna Monk holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Deondra Zeigler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Deondra Zeigler serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Kassie Lawson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Kassie Lawson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Kandy Carver

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Kandy Carver serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Zendolyn Green

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Zendolyn Green works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Zendolyn earned $54,176 in 2026.

Eve Sample

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Eve Sample works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Eve earned $54,176 in 2026.

Alicia Guerrero

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Alicia Guerrero holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Lashika High

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Lashika High is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Tomondra Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Tomondra Brown serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Chrystal Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Chrystal Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Zavier Sturdivant

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Zavier Sturdivant serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Amanda Green

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Amanda Green serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Elizabeth Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Elizabeth Brown is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Taija Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Taija Smith serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Tiffany Mack

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, Tiffany Mack serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

William Holmes

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

At Department of Social Services, William Holmes serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Billie Moran

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Billie Moran works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Billie earned $54,176 in 2026.

Damaria Altidort

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Damaria Altidort is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Sharonda Kuhn

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Sharonda Kuhn holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Shanea Hall

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Shanea Hall is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Shannon Burruss

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Shannon Burruss is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Jasmika Capers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Jasmika Capers is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Shelley Beard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Shelley Beard works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Shelley earned $54,176 in 2026.

Channell Thompson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Channell Thompson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Channell earned $54,176 in 2026.

Theresa Maddox

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Theresa Maddox is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Patrice Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Patrice Johnson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.

Monique Chambers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Monique Chambers holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Emanuel Wamer

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,176
Base pay
$54,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,176

Emanuel Wamer is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,176.