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 51 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 39 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 18 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lack of flexiblity" ((in 30 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 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

Feb 23, 2024

Great coaching and career advancement

Financial services representative iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team is great and amazing resources to help with advancement

Cons

Health insurance is expensive and prohibitive for spouses

SouthState Response

1y

We appreciate your feedback and we’re happy to hear that career advancement opportunities have been made readily available to you. Management will be made aware of your concerns regarding health insurance. We encourage you to also make your concerns known through our Team Member Engagement Surveys. Thank you for your time.

4.0

Feb 22, 2024

Great working environment

Bank teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SouthState Bank is deeply committed to the communities it serves, with a focus on supporting local businesses and initiatives. Employees have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of community members through various outreach programs and volunteer efforts.

Cons

The bank has a hierarchical organizational structure, which may result in limited autonomy and decision-making authority for employees in lower-level positions.

SouthState Response

1y

It’s fantastic to hear that you that you experienced our commitments and values positively while working here. We do value local market leadership and the individual authority to do the right thing for our customers. We appreciate your feedback and take your concerns seriously, and we plan to share them with management.

5.0

Feb 14, 2024

Very Good Place to Work

Bank teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employees are friendly and helpful. Comfortable work environment.

Cons

No cons at this time

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