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 49 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 36 reviews)); "Allows great work life balance" ((in 25 reviews)); "There are some really great people that don’t lie because they are not managers or bank officers." ((in 21 reviews)); "Growth opportunity and great employees to work alongside" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lack of flexiblity" ((in 31 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 7 reviews)); "You get at the max, maybe a 50 cent raise a year." ((in 7 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

May 30, 2024

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great Benefits - Family-Oriented Environment - Allows great work life balance - Training and Development, opportunities are plentiful - Room for Advancement, plenty of room for advancement - Fair Compensation - Management allows employees to be “heard” and suggest process improvements, etc.

Cons

Zero complaints. Thanks for being awesome to work for!

SouthState Response

1y

It’s fantastic to hear that you experience a great team environment and feel heard while working here. Thank you for your feedback.

5.0

May 23, 2024

Great comapny

Lead teller/supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

work-life balance is great! Generous benefits and pay is amazing for the area.

Cons

The main thing I am discouraged about is the lack of knowledge on advancing. Managers dont seem to know how to help you advance in your career.

SouthState Response

1y

Thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback regarding career advancement and will share your concerns. We want all team members to feel valued for their contributions and to provide them with growth opportunities. We encourage you to also share this feedback through one of our team member listening channels such as a cultural ambassador or your HR Business Partner who can guide you. You may also use the Team Member Engagement Survey as a way to express your concerns,

4.0

May 22, 2024

Great place to work

Digital support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good leadership Benefits are great

Cons

Hard to move up the ladder

SouthState Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that leadership has been a positive aspect for you. Your suggestions regarding career pathing will be shared with management. We also encourage you to talk to your manager or HR Business partner about your development and growth so they can help guide your next steps on your long-term horizon,

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