Does SouthState pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SouthState employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SouthState. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SouthState?

68% of SouthState employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SouthState 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SouthState?

Bank Teller (38) , Teller (19) , Customer Service Representative (12) , Vice President (12) , Financial Services Representative (9) , Intern (8) , Manager (8) , Financial Sales Representative (7) , Personal Banker (7) , Relationship Banker (7) , Digital Support Specialist (6) , Financial Service Representative (FSR) (6) , Teller II (6) , Analyst (5) , Banker (5)

What are the pros of working at SouthState according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits (if full" ((in 58 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 39 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 24 reviews)); "There are some really great people that don’t lie because they are not managers or bank officers." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SouthState according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and lack of flexiblity" ((in 29 reviews)); "They are constantly changing the way things are done and not enough training being offered." ((in 11 reviews)); "Branch Manager was horrible and yelled a lot" ((in 11 reviews)); "You are made salary but work 60 hours a week." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management does not communicate well" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about SouthState layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SouthState layoffs and their outlook for job security at SouthState in 2026.

What are the top reviewed SouthState locations?

McKinney , Charleston , Columbia , Houston , Winter Haven , Atlanta , Charlotte , Denton , North Charleston , Dallas , Tampa , Orlando , Denver , Greenville , Savannah , Richmond , Austin , Augusta , Birmingham , Lewisville , Mount Pleasant , Aiken , Orangeburg , Anna , Fort Worth , Plano , Colorado Springs , Berthoud , Miami , Rock Hill

SouthState reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(549 total reviews)

John Corbett

93% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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SouthState has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 549 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SouthState employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

549 reviews

2.0

Feb 23, 2023

Depends on manager

Loan booking specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, and some freedom. No one is looking for you when you're already doing your job

Cons

Some managers want brown nosers and the minute you tell them no they try to come after you. Whether it's a lie or not. Keep a paper trail to CYA

1.0

Feb 8, 2023

Bank In Decline

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Independent Financial suffers from poor executive management and a lack of clear direction communicated through the ranks. Things were better years prior before the name change and move to the Henneman HQ.

Cons

Many. As mentioned before, poor leadership from the highest levels. This bank chose to RIF 10% of staff the week before Thanksgiving 2022 and spin doctor it as a positive. Many long-time employees are leaving or terribly unhappy and looking for an out. This bank is quickly becoming Legacy Bank 2.0 with all of the Prosperity/Legacy castoffs being hired.

1.0

Jan 13, 2023

Cheap and controlling

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits for this company

Cons

Cheap on pay and bonuses. Treat you like a child in regards to a worthless wellness program.

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