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South Carolina / Department of Social Services

Agency file

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 10

Jennifer Neeley

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

Jennifer Neeley 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.

Dana Lyles

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

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

Forrest Wicks

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

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

Lauren Young

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

Lauren Young holds the role of Program Coordinator II at Department of Social Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jasmine Settles

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, Jasmine Settles 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.

Isirlyn Wright

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

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

Emily Chibbaro

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

Emily Chibbaro works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Emily 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.

Jasmine Flemister

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

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

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.

Meldrika Ganzaroli

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, Meldrika Ganzaroli serves as a Case Worker III. Their 2026 pay totaled $70,890.

Nadira Moore

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

Nadira Moore works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Nadira 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.

Chakeia Davis

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

Chakeia Davis is a Program Coordinator II 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.

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.

Tyler Gibert

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

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

Denetra White 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

Denetra White Washington works as a Case Worker III for Department of Social Services. Denetra 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.

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.