South Carolina / Department of Social Services
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 6
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Geoffrey Gordon is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Nancy Bailey holds the role of Attorney III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,718.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Stephanie Richards is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $81,718.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Bridget Hingleton serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Charlene Caldwell serves as a IT Business Analyst III. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,707.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Elizabeth Walsh holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,600.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Karima Jones holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,350.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
Sharae Washington holds the role of Training Director at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,037.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Moronda Talley works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Moronda earned $80,920 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Sandra Johnson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,920.
Endpoint Technician II/Department of Social Services
Rocky Havird is a Endpoint Technician II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $80,800.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Brenda Cummings holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,540.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Quintina Smith serves as a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,000.
Attorney III/Department of Social Services
Gregory Conners is a Attorney III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $80,000.
IT Business Analyst III/Department of Social Services
Judith Cruce holds the role of IT Business Analyst III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,909.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Cathy Kovacs holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,617.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Latavial Williams serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,616.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Cory Green works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Cory earned $79,616 in 2026.
Program Manager II/Department of Social Services
Felicia Gadson works as a Program Manager II for Department of Social Services. Felicia earned $79,600 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Social Services
Angela Young is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,560.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Donna Jackson holds the role of Attorney II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,498.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
John Croft is a Attorney II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,498.
Project Manager I/Department of Social Services
Rebecca Wilcox is a Project Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,418.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Tara Bradshaw serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Delora Vereen is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Tumeka Watson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Mellinda Tyler holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Angelique Bryan is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Karen English works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Karen earned $79,334 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Sandra Polk is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Julie Schneider serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Antionette Alston serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Salley Branch holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kyra Speller serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Melissa Alexander is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Daniel Lott holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Dianne Stevenson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kijuana Tate serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Kermisha Golden holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kiswana Brown serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.