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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 54

Matthew Johanntges

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

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

Nyeisha Patterson

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

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

Abbey Lambert

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

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

Skylia Wright

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

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

Kennedy Moses

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

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

Parker Kuck

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

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

Jessica Gutierrez

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

Dezhane 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

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

Levona Bland

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

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

Latanya Reeves

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

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

Whitney Mcdaniel

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

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

Stuart Townsend

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

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

Amber Mcpherson

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

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

Tatyana 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

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

Christopher Chick

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

Patience Clark

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

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

Kayla High

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

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

Ebboni Lloyd

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

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

Annie Lowery

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

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

Crystal Ndanyi

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

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

Demora Haywood

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

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

Taylor Bethea

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

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

Claire Williamson

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

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

Hannah Reese

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

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

Chanya Brewington

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

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

Olivia Widener

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

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

Sidney Melvin

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

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

Shirley Council

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

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

Deandrea Foster

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

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

Alleya Dockery

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

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

Lisa Palmer Brown

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

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

Zeidriaunna Collins

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

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

Minerva Martinez

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

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

Nicole Wright

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

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

Zoe Brown

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

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

Samantha Mayobre

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, Samantha Mayobre serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Ariel Wider

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, Ariel Wider serves as a Case Worker I. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,107.

Icylyn Yeadon

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

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

Makayla White

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

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

Jonathon Baer

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

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