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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 41

Alicia 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

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

Destiny Connors

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

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

Rachel Baber

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

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

Myra Wiggins

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

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

Trenace Washington

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, Trenace Washington serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Demonshay Scipio

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

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

Anessia Mcneil

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, Anessia Mcneil serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,176.

Kendall Helms

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

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

Shanata Legette

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Shanata Legette serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Jhane King

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Jhane King holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Katia Jeter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Katia Jeter is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Cameron Dawkins

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Cameron Dawkins is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Marissa Mcdaniel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Marissa Mcdaniel is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Macy Edwards

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Macy Edwards works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Macy earned $54,165 in 2026.

Natasha Faison

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Natasha Faison holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Shaundrell Bell Thomason

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Shaundrell Bell Thomason is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Lauryn Hagood

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Lauryn Hagood holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Janiece Robertson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Janiece Robertson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Janei Myers

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Janei Myers is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Chasity Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Chasity Johnson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Jessica Stone

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Jessica Stone is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Matia Turner

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Matia Turner serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Aleiyah Feaster

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Aleiyah Feaster is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

Deja Young

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Deja Young serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Regina James

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Regina James serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Kasey Stark

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Kasey Stark holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Demetrius Drayton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Demetrius Drayton holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Catherine Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Catherine Williams is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,165.

James Haynes Jr

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

James Haynes Jr holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Joshua Rainey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Joshua Rainey holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Tyjaiah Mcmullen

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Tyjaiah Mcmullen works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tyjaiah earned $54,165 in 2026.

Lazira Baxter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Lazira Baxter serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Tierrieney Kenley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

Tierrieney Kenley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,165.

Jordan Christopoulos

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,165
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,165

At Department of Social Services, Jordan Christopoulos serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,165.

Christa Miller

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,020
Base pay
$54,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,020

Christa Miller holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,020.

Whitney Wilson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,020
Base pay
$54,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,020

At Department of Social Services, Whitney Wilson serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,020.

Richelle Ross

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,017
Base pay
$54,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,017

Richelle Ross is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $54,017.

Shakyvia Porterfield

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$54,001
Base pay
$54,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,001

At Department of Social Services, Shakyvia Porterfield serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,001.

Deanna Marsh

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,926
Base pay
$53,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,926

Deanna Marsh works as a Eligibility Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Deanna earned $53,926 in 2026.

Courtney Simmons

Administrative Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,920
Base pay
$53,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,920

Courtney Simmons works as a Administrative Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. Courtney earned $53,920 in 2026.