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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
Total payroll
$156.3M
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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carmen Mcfadden

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

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

Brianna Grant

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

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

Brittany Standridge

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, Brittany Standridge serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

David White

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

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

Kanisha Mcdow

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

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

Samantha Bogardus

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, Samantha Bogardus serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Annette Jones

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

Annette Jones holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Kimberly Buchanan

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

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

Amanda Miller

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, Amanda Miller serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

April Owens

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

At Department of Social Services, April Owens serves as a Program Coordinator II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Ali 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

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

Ashley Simmons

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

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

Jared Baker

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

Jared Baker holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,890.

Amanda Brewington

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

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

Jessica Mclendon

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

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

Quentin Scott

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

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

Jeremy Johnson

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

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

Jessica Grayson

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

Jessica Grayson is a Case Worker III at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $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.

Kari Hostetter

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, Kari Hostetter serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Katrae Washington

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

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

Jack Childress Jr

Endpoint Technician II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,510
Base pay
$70,510
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,510

At Department of Social Services, Jack Childress Jr serves as a Endpoint Technician II. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,510.

Zandarr Spry

Training Director/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,467
Base pay
$70,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,467

Zandarr Spry is a Training Director at Department of Social Services. 2026 total compensation came to $70,467.

Mary Diggs

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,398
Base pay
$70,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,398

Mary Diggs works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Mary earned $70,398 in 2026.

Laura Hammond

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,286
Base pay
$70,286
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,286

At Department of Social Services, Laura Hammond serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,286.

Jessica Brubaker

Case Worker II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,173
Base pay
$70,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,173

Jessica Brubaker holds the role of Case Worker II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,173.

Melissa Heston Covert

Program Coordinator II/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,045
Base pay
$70,045
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,045

Melissa Heston Covert works as a Program Coordinator II for Department of Social Services. Melissa earned $70,045 in 2026.

Connie Arthur

Program Manager I/Department of Social Services

2026 total comp
$70,000
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000

Connie Arthur holds the role of Program Manager I at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.