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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 9

Brianne Perry

Employee Relations Consultant/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,196
Base pay
$71,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,196

At Department of Social Services, Brianne Perry serves as a Employee Relations Consultant. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,196.

Julie Taylor

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,180
Base pay
$71,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,180

Julie Taylor is a Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,180.

Jonathan Dusenbury

Audits Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$71,060
Base pay
$71,060
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,060

Jonathan Dusenbury is a Audits Manager I at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $71,060.

Kathleen Hall

Senior Auditor/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,999
Base pay
$70,999
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,999

At Department of Social Services, Kathleen Hall serves as a Senior Auditor. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,999.

Avis Moody

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Avis Moody works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Avis earned $70,890 in 2026.

Vernecia Mcdaniel

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Vernecia Mcdaniel serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Natrice Brighthop

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Natrice Brighthop holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Marilyn Corley Williams

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Marilyn Corley Williams is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Jeffrey Martin

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Jeffrey Martin works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Jeffrey earned $70,890 in 2026.

Elsbeth Engus

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Elsbeth Engus holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Rebecca Mosley

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Rebecca Mosley is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Elliott Ray

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Elliott Ray works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Elliott earned $70,890 in 2026.

Mosetta Clark

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Mosetta Clark holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Patience Johnson

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Patience Johnson serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Kevin Long

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Kevin Long works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Kevin earned $70,890 in 2026.

Lynne Pinson

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Lynne Pinson is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Daphney Curry Mcdaniel

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Daphney Curry Mcdaniel works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Daphney earned $70,890 in 2026.

Katina Ferguson

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Katina Ferguson is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Marsha Crosland

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Marsha Crosland works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Marsha earned $70,890 in 2026.

Avone Hunter

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Avone Hunter is a Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Sharon Allen

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Sharon Allen serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Wendi Homesley

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Wendi Homesley serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Leslie Jimenez

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Leslie Jimenez works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Leslie earned $70,890 in 2026.

Rosa Jenkins

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Rosa Jenkins serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Erin Baucom

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Erin Baucom is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Sharon Jenkins

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Sharon Jenkins works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Sharon earned $70,890 in 2026.

Mellisa Young

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Mellisa Young is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Lisa Mcgriff

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Lisa Mcgriff is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.

Sharvon Banks

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Sharvon Banks serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Jane Bell

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Jane Bell holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Helena Turner

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Helena Turner holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Tomeka Posey

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Tomeka Posey works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Tomeka earned $70,890 in 2026.

Jaclyn Smith

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Jaclyn Smith works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Jaclyn earned $70,890 in 2026.

Susan Fosberry

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Susan Fosberry works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Susan earned $70,890 in 2026.

Latisha Douglas

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

At Department of Social Services, Latisha Douglas serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Angela Smith

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Angela Smith works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Angela earned $70,890 in 2026.

Donna Jones

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Donna Jones holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Susan Speed

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Susan Speed works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Susan earned $70,890 in 2026.

Theresa Smith

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Theresa Smith holds the role of Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Marketta Jeter

Case Worker III/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,890
Base pay
$70,890
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,890

Marketta Jeter is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,890.