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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 43

Kristie Ballentine

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Kristie Ballentine holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Lillian Torres

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Lillian Torres is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Chelsee Barker Seepersaud

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Chelsee Barker Seepersaud works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Chelsee earned $53,907 in 2026.

Brittany Spencer

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Brittany Spencer holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Allison Brunson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Allison Brunson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Allison earned $53,907 in 2026.

Grace Woodward

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Grace Woodward works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Grace earned $53,907 in 2026.

Tasha Barkley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Tasha Barkley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Chelsea Taylor

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Chelsea Taylor serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Christy Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Christy Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Rumelia Greenlee

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Rumelia Greenlee is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Matthew Haecker

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Matthew Haecker serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Katrina Mcknight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Katrina Mcknight is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Chiquita Bradley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Chiquita Bradley is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Amy Yeargin

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Amy Yeargin is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Dominique Duck

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Dominique Duck works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Dominique earned $53,907 in 2026.

Rosanna Harris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Rosanna Harris holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Kierra Bell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Kierra Bell holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Khalilah Powell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Khalilah Powell serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Kimberly Dunn

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Kimberly Dunn serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Alexis Cramer

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Alexis Cramer is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,907.

Salicia Gibbs

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Salicia Gibbs holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Christopher Davis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Christopher Davis holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Shaunte Browning

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Shaunte Browning serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Katrina Teel

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

Katrina Teel holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,907.

Deborah Shelton

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,907
Base pay
$53,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,907

At Department of Social Services, Deborah Shelton serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,907.

Niyla Ford

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,896
Base pay
$53,896
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,896

Niyla Ford is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,896.

John Baker

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,853
Base pay
$53,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,853

John Baker works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. John earned $53,853 in 2026.

Charlene Cobbs

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,764
Base pay
$53,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,764

Charlene Cobbs is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,764.

Shannon Chavous

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,711
Base pay
$53,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,711

Shannon Chavous holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,711.

Marcie Madison

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,700
Base pay
$53,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,700

At Department of Social Services, Marcie Madison serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,700.

Chareina Dukes Scott

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Chareina Dukes Scott holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,638.

Alfranda Hughes

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Alfranda Hughes works as a Program Coordinator I for Department of Social Services. Alfranda earned $53,638 in 2026.

Kate Harrelson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Kate Harrelson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,638.

Latwania Curry

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

At Department of Social Services, Latwania Curry serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,638.

Kala Clark

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

At Department of Social Services, Kala Clark serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,638.

Demitria Wesley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Demitria Wesley holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,638.

Patricia Jennings Pringle

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

At Department of Social Services, Patricia Jennings Pringle serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,638.

Connie Miller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Connie Miller works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Connie earned $53,638 in 2026.

Yaiere Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

At Department of Social Services, Yaiere Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,638.

Kenyetta Mcgrier

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,638
Base pay
$53,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,638

Kenyetta Mcgrier works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Kenyetta earned $53,638 in 2026.