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 60 reviews)); "Great culture and very welcoming." ((in 38 reviews)); "Work life balance is great" ((in 25 reviews)); "There are some really great people that don’t lie because they are not managers or bank officers." ((in 22 reviews)); "Growth opportunity and great employees to work alongside" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Low pay and lack of flexiblity" ((in 30 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 9 reviews)); "You are made salary but work 60 hours a week." ((in 8 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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

SouthState

SouthState reviews

3.9

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 3.9 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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

549 reviews

4.0

Mar 31, 2025

Great atmosphere

Sales portfolio specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Environment Support Room to grow Communicate Flexibility

Cons

Pay is a little low but I stay because the pros outweigh the cons

SouthState Response

6mo

We are delighted that you are experiencing remarkable culture here. We acknowledge your concerns and will forward them to leadership. We encourage you to take advantage of our listening channels such as the team member engagement survey, SouthState Connects, Cultural Ambassadors or culture council. Your feedback is a principal guide for improvement.

5.0

Mar 26, 2025

Review

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Paid training Pto

Cons

Management was good until they left and got new management

SouthState Response

6mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed a work/life balance during your time with us.

4.0

Mar 11, 2025

room to grow

Customer care supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

room to grow, family oriented, managers help you succeed, great work life balance, great relationships and goals

Cons

raises and incentive is minimal

SouthState Response

6mo

We are happy to hear you are having remarkable experiences, making meaningful relationships and finding opportunities to cultivate your potential. We acknowledge your concerns and plan to share them with leadership. We also encourage you take advantage of our listening channels such as the Team Member Engagement Survey, SouthState Connects, Kudzu Committee, Culture Council or Culture Ambassadors.

Viewing 208 - 210 of 549 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Wells Fargo

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

JPMorganChase

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Bank of America

3.8★Compensation & Benefits

Capital One

3.9★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at SouthState

Enterprise Risk Analytics & Reporting Manager (Remote)

Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid - Birmingham, AL or Davenport, FL)

Asset Based Originator

CB Client Services Representative - Decatur, AL

Decatur, AL

View job

Commercial FSR - Waco Woodway, Texas