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 53 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 41 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 22 reviews)); "There are some really great people that don’t lie because they are not managers or bank officers." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((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 12 reviews)); "Branch Manager was horrible and yelled a lot" ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management does not communicate well" ((in 7 reviews)); "You are made salary but work 60 hours a week." ((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

3.9

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 3.9 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

Dec 1, 2025

Great company

Vice president - commercial relationship manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work/Life Balance Flexibility Company Culture

Cons

Tight Credit Policy Stifled Growth Opportunities

SouthState Response

6mo

We are delighted to hear that you are having a great experience with us. Our company culture is deeply founded in our values. We also acknowledge your concerns and encourage you to express your feedback through one of our listening channels such as your leader, culture ambassador, or the engagement survey.

5.0

Oct 10, 2025

Teller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome place to work part time or full time

Cons

No cons on this company.

SouthState Response

6mo

Thank you for your candid feedback. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying remarkable experiences. Please use one of our listening channels such as the team member engagement survey, culture council, culture ambassadors or kudzu to let us know what we can continue to do to create those experiences for you.

5.0

Oct 5, 2025

Great Company

Digital support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits Management Communicates Effectively

Cons

Not much turnover/Hard to move within the company

SouthState Response

6mo

Thank you for your feedback and making us part of your Long-term Horizon. We are always listening and happy to hear that our leaders are committed to you. In addition to your leaders, you may use of one of our listening channels such as the team member engagement survey, culture council, or culture ambassador. You may also find the growth fair and career wellness newsletters advantageous as you pursue your Greater purpose and plan your Long-term Horizon Goals. We are committed to helping our team members find their success.

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