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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 47

Jokeliah Utsey Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Jokeliah Utsey Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Shari Mccray

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Shari Mccray holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Kisston Carter Lockey

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Kisston Carter Lockey serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Crystal Roberts

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Crystal Roberts serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

William Lockard

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

William Lockard holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Lawanda Moorer

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Lawanda Moorer holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Terron Lairson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Terron Lairson works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Terron earned $53,372 in 2026.

Jennifer Hamilton

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Jennifer Hamilton is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Jessica Knight

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Jessica Knight serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Kierra Geter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Kierra Geter works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Kierra earned $53,372 in 2026.

Lakendra Goodson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Lakendra Goodson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Linnea Cain

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Linnea Cain is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Shawn Bryant

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Shawn Bryant holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Codi Buchanan

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Codi Buchanan holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Kylie Harris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Kylie Harris works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Kylie earned $53,372 in 2026.

Kenya White

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Kenya White serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Valerie Odom

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Valerie Odom is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Michel'Le Waldo

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Michel'Le Waldo is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Lisa Putnam

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Lisa Putnam serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Natasha Holman

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Natasha Holman is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Kimberly Wells

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Kimberly Wells holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Tameka Caesar

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Tameka Caesar holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Shyteria Brown

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Shyteria Brown is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Wadana Gibbons

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Wadana Gibbons works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Wadana earned $53,372 in 2026.

Lashawn Bingham

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Lashawn Bingham serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Savanah Harris

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Savanah Harris works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Savanah earned $53,372 in 2026.

Alyssa Mcreynolds

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Alyssa Mcreynolds is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Lexis Fuller

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Lexis Fuller holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Faye Wells

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Faye Wells holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Dominique Carter

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Dominique Carter holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,372.

Kaitlyn Surrells

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Kaitlyn Surrells serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Frances Taylor

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Frances Taylor works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Frances earned $53,372 in 2026.

Jarcynth Sandy Eliscar

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Jarcynth Sandy Eliscar is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Tre'Vionna Horne

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Tre'Vionna Horne works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tre'Vionna earned $53,372 in 2026.

Briana Partlow

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Briana Partlow serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Joshua Brentnall

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Joshua Brentnall is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Arroxxiccia Thomas

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

At Department of Social Services, Arroxxiccia Thomas serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Chynna Mcbride

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Chynna Mcbride is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Pamela Wofford

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Pamela Wofford is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,372.

Chelsea Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,372
Base pay
$53,372
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,372

Chelsea Williams works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Chelsea earned $53,372 in 2026.