South Carolina / Department of Social Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 5
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Bailey Johnson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Bailey earned $87,466 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Angela Erhardt is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,466.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Paul Gotses holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,466.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Catherine Haselden works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Catherine earned $87,185 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Patrice White is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $87,169.
Administrative Manager I/Department of Social Services
James Davis is a Administrative Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $86,700.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Traci Gilden is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $86,631.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Lori Burton serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,484.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Angela Carroll is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $85,968.
Project Manager I/Department of Social Services
Sherrie Dueno is a Project Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $85,792.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Robert Burress serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,435.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Rita Melton works as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional for Department of Social Services. Rita earned $85,399 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Melissa Starker works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $85,216 in 2026.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Mable Simmons is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $85,175.
Procurement Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Tina Mcdaniel serves as a Procurement Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,085.
IT Supervisor II/Department of Social Services
William Hollins Iii is a IT Supervisor II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $85,000.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Jacquelyne Battle works as a Training Director for Department of Social Services. Jacquelyne earned $84,816 in 2026.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Monicke Foster is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,550.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Michele Sturkie works as a Attorney III for Department of Social Services. Michele earned $84,500 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Cynthia Lara is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $84,406.
Senior Consultant/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, James Robbins serves as a Senior Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,761.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Valerie Davis is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,436.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Anna Skipper holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,436.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Elexias Cotton holds the role of Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,423.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Geneice Stewart Johnson serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,332.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Nakia Griffin works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Nakia earned $83,302 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Crystal Sanders is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Charlene Nimmons serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Adriene Wingate is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Shebby Aiken serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,302.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Kristine Bear is a Program Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,294.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
James O Malley is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $83,260.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Bernard Peter holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,792.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Paul Lebarron holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,779.
IT Security Administrator/Department of Social Services
Robert Fortner Jr holds the role of IT Security Administrator at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,620.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Jan Nerud serves as a Program Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,131.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
James Rogers Iii holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,121.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Christi Jeffcoat serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,919.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Christopher Newton is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Jennifer Clinkscales holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,718.