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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 61

Trion Dawkins

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Trion Dawkins holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,214.

Rachel Mcguirt

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Rachel Mcguirt is a Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,214.

Cynthia Hunter

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Cynthia Hunter holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,214.

Deresa Burton

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Deresa Burton is a Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,214.

Dakia Scott

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Dakia Scott holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,214.

Lakeisha Hawes

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Lakeisha Hawes works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Lakeisha earned $52,214 in 2026.

Emily Bennett

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Emily Bennett works as a Eligibility Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Emily earned $52,214 in 2026.

Celeste Leaphart

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Celeste Leaphart works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Celeste earned $52,214 in 2026.

Romena Thomas

Eligibility Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,214
Base pay
$52,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,214

Romena Thomas holds the role of Eligibility Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,214.

Tyesha Davis

Program Coordinator I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

Tyesha Davis is a Program Coordinator I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,147.

Michele Edwards

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,147
Base pay
$52,147
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,147

Michele Edwards is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,147.

Jennifer Wheeler

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Jennifer Wheeler holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Rebecca Mccray Woodward

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Rebecca Mccray Woodward holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Jeannine Gamble

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Jeannine Gamble serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Christopher Jones

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Christopher Jones serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Torchia Henry

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Torchia Henry is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

April Winder

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

April Winder holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Temple Gist

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Temple Gist holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Phillip Brown

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Phillip Brown serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Tameka Lloyd

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Tameka Lloyd works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Tameka earned $52,100 in 2026.

Clayton Parker

IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Clayton Parker holds the role of IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Valerie Gaines

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Valerie Gaines serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Tracey Alexander

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Tracey Alexander works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Tracey earned $52,100 in 2026.

Teresa Hawkins

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Teresa Hawkins works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Teresa earned $52,100 in 2026.

Jonnie Roberts

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Jonnie Roberts is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Emily Cox

Professional Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Emily Cox works as a Professional Auditor for Department of Social Services. Emily earned $52,100 in 2026.

Jeremy Dunbar

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Jeremy Dunbar is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Cassandra Sullivan

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Cassandra Sullivan holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Tiffany Humphreys

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Tiffany Humphreys is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Chae Encarnacion

Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Chae Encarnacion holds the role of Senior Accountant/Fiscal Analyst at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

April Walker

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

April Walker holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Patricia Hall

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Patricia Hall is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Donald Staton

Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Donald Staton holds the role of Administrative Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Bridgett Barberena

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Bridgett Barberena holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Katrice Cain

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Katrice Cain holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,100.

Telly Haigler

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Telly Haigler works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Telly earned $52,100 in 2026.

John Carter

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

John Carter is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Karen Braxton

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

At Department of Social Services, Karen Braxton serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,100.

Dorothy Hopkins

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Dorothy Hopkins is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.

Tiki Pearson

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$52,100
Base pay
$52,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,100

Tiki Pearson is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $52,100.