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

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

5.0

Apr 10, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance. Great working atmosphere

Cons

Recently acquired Some teams were required to go in-office everyday

SouthState Response

6mo

We are happy to know that you are enjoying your work/life balance and meaningful relationships. We take your concerns seriously and will share them with leadership. You may also share your concerns through one of our listening channels such as the Team Member Engagement Survey, Kudzu Committee, SouthState Connects, or one of our Cultural Ambassadors. Thank you for your feedback and making SouthState part of your long-term horizon.

5.0

Apr 8, 2025

Great community engagement and compensation

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and team were excellent. At a smaller bank, I had the chance to interact with high-level executives, which is uncommon in larger companies.

Cons

There were less opportunities to move to other opportunities sin it was a smaller bank.

SouthState Response

6mo

Thank you for your candor. We are happy to hear that you made meaningful relationships during your remarkable experience here. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding opportunities and will forward them to leadership.

3.0

Apr 7, 2025

Eh

Teller ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its an easy job overall

Cons

Petty work environment in branch. Longer hours on Fridays Outdated systems

SouthState Response

6mo

We understand your frustration with the aspects you felt were negative, and we appreciate your advice and feedback. Your reflections are seen and heard by our HR and leadership teams and will be taken into consideration.

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