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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 48

Shelby Gaston

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, Shelby Gaston serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Jocelyn Edmonds

Program Coordinator 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, Jocelyn Edmonds serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Courtney Coley

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, Courtney Coley serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Takeyia Mobley

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

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

Taylor Robinson

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, Taylor Robinson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Danielle Gaddy

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, Danielle Gaddy serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Chelsey Rutledge

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, Chelsey Rutledge serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Starla Fowler

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

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

Celeste Provo

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

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

Kaneisha Harris Robinson

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, Kaneisha Harris Robinson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Jayla Mathis

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

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

Shiniyah 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

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

Natasha Young

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

Terlika 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

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

Erica Dewitt

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, Erica Dewitt serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Nimare Dixon

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

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

Elizabeth Burke Smith

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

Elizabeth Burke Smith works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Elizabeth earned $53,372 in 2026.

Chloe Abbes

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

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

Aleksandra Drew

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, Aleksandra Drew serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Aaron Hunt

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

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

Douglas Fairnot

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

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

Asia Grice

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

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

Dallas Reed

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, Dallas Reed serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Joscelyn Behlin

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

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

Joshua Adams

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, Joshua Adams serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Kamber Ingram

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

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

Justin Hunt

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

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

Stephanie Burke

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

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

Crystal Mcnair

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

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

Jessica Annello

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

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

Carol Ann Plummer

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

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

Erika Dodgins

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, Erika Dodgins serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Kare Wrice

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, Kare Wrice serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Nyasia 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

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

Isaiah Davis Robinson

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, Isaiah Davis Robinson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Alana Hicks

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

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

Ericka Bailey

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

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

Sarah Trice

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

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

Stanley Rolland

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

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

A'Breonia Goodwin

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, A'Breonia Goodwin serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.