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

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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

Jan 11, 2024

Growing Bank in the Southeast of the Country

Mortgage loan officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Work Cultural. WFH and all equipment provided to be efficient. Team player and support was unmatched with any other place I have worked. Fast Growing Company and larger footprint in the Southeast.

Cons

Limited to just the Southeast of the country for Lending options. Some revamping of their portfolio loan programs.

SouthState Response

We are delighted to hear that you are having a positive WFH experience and feel like a valued member of the team. We are planning to share your other concerns with management. Thank you for your review.

5.0

Jan 1, 2024

Great company

Financial center manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company cares about employees, customers, and community

Cons

Brand recognition could be better.

4.0

Dec 28, 2023

advancement

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great work life balance, hybrid schedule

Cons

they only allow a percentage raise for promotions, I came in at the bottom pay range because of how little I was making before my promotion and I couldnt make more than 15% of what I was currently making

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