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 47 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 40 reviews)); "Allows great work life balance" ((in 24 reviews)); "There are some really great people that don’t lie because they are not managers or bank officers." ((in 21 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 28 reviews)); "Branch Manager was horrible and yelled a lot" ((in 11 reviews)); "They are constantly changing the way things are done and not enough training being offered." ((in 10 reviews)); "You are made salary but work 60 hours a week." ((in 7 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

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SouthState reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(549 total reviews)

John Corbett

93% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Compensation and benefits

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).

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Reviews by job title

549 reviews

4.0

Feb 7, 2019

Fine bank for the size and market

Teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong market position in South Carolina with friendly and accessibile management.

Cons

Caught in awkward growth stage, to big to be local and to small to offer nationwide benefits.

3.0

Jan 22, 2019

Good Branch Mgmt

Teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked as a roving teller before settling at a branch for a year. Enjoyed working under each branch manager that I was at (over 10 locations in Charleston area).

Cons

Senior management seems aloof from actual branch happenings, poor training on some aspects of job

5.0

Dec 14, 2018

Great place to get started

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked full-time seasonal and part-time with school. This was a great place to start tellering. Great atmosphere. Very good volunteering/donation matching as compared to competitors.

Cons

Grandfathered-in customers can be difficult. Remember that this place got its start in Howe.

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