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 7
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Shyniece Anderson 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
Jesse Kaylor 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, Niesha Bush serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,334.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Demeterius Brown is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $79,334.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Social Services
Halondra Scott is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $78,872.
Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services
Susan Litz holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,818.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Natrisha Starr serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,757.
Benefits Manager II/Department of Social Services
Cynthia Alvin is a Benefits Manager II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $78,556.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Fredrick Mogab works as a Attorney II for Department of Social Services. Fredrick earned $78,315 in 2026.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Jacob New works as a Attorney II for Department of Social Services. Jacob earned $78,315 in 2026.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Matthew Hussnatter is a Attorney II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $78,315.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Stuart Burnette works as a Attorney II for Department of Social Services. Stuart earned $78,315 in 2026.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Sam Mckenzie is a Attorney II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $78,221.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Devan Davis works as a Attorney II for Department of Social Services. Devan earned $78,220 in 2026.
Accounting/Fiscal Manager I/Department of Social Services
Julie Kidd is a Accounting/Fiscal Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $78,220.
Law Enforcement Officer III/Department of Social Services
Jeffrey Swain works as a Law Enforcement Officer III for Department of Social Services. Jeffrey earned $78,220 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Debra Session holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,219.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Lakeshia Bryant Seabrook serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,154.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Amber Peeples serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,979.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Denise O'Neal serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,779.
Training Director/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Franklin Harris serves as a Training Director. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,561.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Haley Jacobik is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,154.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Trina Carr is a Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $77,040.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Social Services
Morgan Foster works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Social Services. Morgan earned $77,010 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Kellena Nelson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,980.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Aaron Soehl is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,980.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Savannah Devore holds the role of Attorney II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,780.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Thomas Brown is a Attorney II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,780.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Karissa Okeefe Young serves as a Attorney II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,780.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
Steven Mot is a Attorney II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,780.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
Tammy Platts works as a Administrative Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Tammy earned $76,740 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Gerard Linares works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Gerard earned $76,657 in 2026.
Project Manager I/Department of Social Services
Bridget Verone is a Project Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,656.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Vickie Price is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,561.
Hearings Officer/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Kristie Deese serves as a Hearings Officer. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,500.
Attorney II/Department of Social Services
William Boone holds the role of Attorney II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,500.
Systems Engineer I/Department of Social Services
Andrew Martin is a Systems Engineer I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,500.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Georgia Patterson is a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $76,419.
Emergency Prepar Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, James Casserly serves as a Emergency Prepar Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,042.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Stacey Bennett serves as a Case Worker II. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,037.