South Carolina / Department of Health and Human Services
Agency file
The Department of Health and Human 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 532 employees with median total compensation of $66,400; the highest distinct record was $365,032.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 532 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,400) — 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 $95,163 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $52,100. 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 Health and Human Services
Charlena Hunter holds the role of Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional at Department of Health and Human Services. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,198.
Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Amanda Castro serves as a Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,198.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Vanecisia Peterson serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,178.
Program Manager I/Department of Health and Human Services
At Department of Health and Human Services, Duane Kimball serves as a Program Manager I. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,112.