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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 40

Stephanie Jennings

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

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

Pamela Jamison

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, Pamela Jamison serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Megan Bowman

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

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

Jenee' Jamison

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

Jenee' Jamison works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jenee' earned $54,176 in 2026.

Brian Bradley

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, Brian Bradley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Shanice Harrison

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

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

Erin Salmon

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

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

Carmelita Lovelace

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, Carmelita Lovelace serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Bridgett Simmons

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

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

Heidi Ward

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

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

Logan Culp

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

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

Chelsea Pack

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

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

Lisa Houston

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

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

Robyn 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

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

Breuna Shivers

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

Breuna Shivers holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,176.

Paris Ellerbe

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

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

Quanda Alston

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

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

Adailia Talley

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

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

Helen Mccarver

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

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

Tamara Williams

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, Tamara Williams serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Shaunice Walters

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

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

Daja' Scott

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, Daja' Scott serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Lakeisha Priester

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

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

Stephanie Hunt

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

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

Taylor Williams

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

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

Dawnel Graham

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

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

Andrew Carter

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

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

Theodore Hampton Jr

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

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

Iris Nichols

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

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

Austin Wilson

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, Austin Wilson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Stacy Mettlach

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

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

Rebecca Ashley

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, Rebecca Ashley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Jenelle James

Program Coordinator 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

Jenelle James works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Jenelle earned $54,176 in 2026.

Victoria Deal

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

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

Fatis Hilliard

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

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

Taylor Sumey

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

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

Melaney Mills

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

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

Deborah Jones

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, Deborah Jones serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Hannah Myers

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

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

Lonnie Lee

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, Lonnie Lee serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.