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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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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549 reviews

4.0

Mar 9, 2016

Low pay

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work like balance for a single parent.

Cons

The pay is to low

3.0

Feb 25, 2016

South State Review

Customer service representative/teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has usual benefits. Nothing special.

Cons

They let managers do what they want in the branches. Not experienced enough. Show favortism also. Employees left short handed a lot, and manager will leave for long periods of time on personal business.

2.0

Feb 10, 2016

Not what it used to be and going downhill...

Teller/financial service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At one point in time (when it was First Federal) this company was a great place to work. I really felt as if upper management and the company as a whole cared about its employees. My co-workers have all been great people (with the exception of one very lazy manager).

Cons

This company doesn't invest in its employees. So many dedicated workers, myself included, have been turned down for promotions or career changes within the company. Why stay at a company that won't invest in your future or limit your growth?! They are losing great employees and it's going to keep happening unless something changes. The company is also turning into a "big bank". Definitely losing the community bank feel and the customers plus front-line employees are noticing and not liking it.

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