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
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Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Samantha Smith holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $76,000.
IT Business Analyst II/Department of Social Services
Ronda Mahoney Brigman is a IT Business Analyst II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,612.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Cynthia Abson holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Olivia Woods serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Ebone Ellis serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Ronald Hilton serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Torsha Anderson is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Kenya Papillion holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Tangela Carr holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Tiffany Marcus serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Debi Coburn is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Catherine Harmon holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,556.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Kathryn Aquino works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Kathryn earned $75,204 in 2026.
Procurement Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Yolanda Hudley serves as a Procurement Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,175.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Anthony Williams works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Anthony earned $75,000 in 2026.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
Andrea Liddell holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,970.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Jessica Rabon holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,463.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Josue Rodriguez Laureano serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,460.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Margaret Bowens holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,460.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Saber Hartsell works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Saber earned $74,433 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Russell Rich holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $73,820.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Sisi Irvin serves as a Human Resources Manager II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,605.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Michele Clark serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,480.
Statistician III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Gregory Jansen serves as a Statistician III. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,442.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Cameo Holmes works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Cameo earned $73,295 in 2026.
Senior Auditor/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Danielle Scott serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,121.
Administrative Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Stephanie Leatherman serves as a Administrative Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,042.
Case Worker III/Department of Social Services
Sheila Johnson works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Sheila earned $73,016 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
D'Angela Harvey is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $73,006.
Application Developer III/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Hemitha Battula serves as a Application Developer III. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,836.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Patrick Dungan works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Patrick earned $72,836 in 2026.
Human Resources Manager II/Department of Social Services
Raven Bell works as a Human Resources Manager II for Department of Social Services. Raven earned $72,726 in 2026.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Latoya Roundtree is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $72,420.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Melissa Lowe serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,276.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Tara Williams works as a Program Manager I for Department of Social Services. Tara earned $72,276 in 2026.
Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Social Services
Nyasia Wesley works as a Employee Relations Consultant for Department of Social Services. Nyasia earned $72,275 in 2026.
Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Cheryl Evans Mcdonald serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $72,053.
Program Manager I/Department of Social Services
Wendelyn Boatwright is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,921.
IT Security Specialist II/Department of Social Services
At Department of Social Services, Michael Urrea serves as a IT Security Specialist II. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,837.
Case Worker II/Department of Social Services
Carmalita Drake holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,211.