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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 50

Vinniesha Phillips

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

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

Shema Capers

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

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

Jashalie Castro

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, Jashalie Castro serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,372.

Victoria Means

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

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

Kimberly Davis

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

Olivia Cannady

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

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

Adeatrice Reid

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

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

Barry Jones

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

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

Stephani Aguilar

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

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

Erica Way

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

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

Vickia 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

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

Francis Charles

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

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

Pamela Hair

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,357
Base pay
$53,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,357

Pamela Hair is a Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,357.

Kimberly Baker

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,275
Base pay
$53,275
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,275

Kimberly Baker is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,275.

Sabrina Sanders

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,189
Base pay
$53,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,189

At Department of Social Services, Sabrina Sanders serves as a Program Coordinator I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,189.

Breeana Mills

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,111
Base pay
$53,111
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,111

At Department of Social Services, Breeana Mills serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,111.

Larry Davis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Larry Davis is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Terresa Kearse

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Terresa Kearse is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Tequila Nelson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tequila Nelson is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Kerrie Kail

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Kerrie Kail serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Gloria Burgess

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Gloria Burgess serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Tramela Felder

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tramela Felder is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Darryl Babb

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Darryl Babb works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Darryl earned $53,107 in 2026.

Tienesha Mathis

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Tienesha Mathis works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Tienesha earned $53,107 in 2026.

Beverly Riley

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Beverly Riley is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Christopher Bell

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Christopher Bell is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Jessica Grate

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Jessica Grate is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Cameron Butler

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Cameron Butler works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Cameron earned $53,107 in 2026.

William Smith

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

William Smith is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Heather Gilliland

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Heather Gilliland is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Ty'Yona Schofield

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Ty'Yona Schofield is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Marquette Frazier

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Marquette Frazier serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Krystal Starks

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Krystal Starks is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Cheryl Williams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Cheryl Williams holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Chauneci Johnson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

At Department of Social Services, Chauneci Johnson serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Brandi Polson

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Brandi Polson holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Gloven Edwards

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Gloven Edwards works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Gloven earned $53,107 in 2026.

Sacajawea Adams

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Sacajawea Adams is a Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $53,107.

Kardecia Gilbert

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Kardecia Gilbert holds the role of Case Worker I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,107.

Jordan Gasque

Case Worker I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$53,107
Base pay
$53,107
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,107

Jordan Gasque works as a Case Worker I for Department of Social Services. Jordan earned $53,107 in 2026.