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South Carolina / Department of Mental Health

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Department of Mental Health

Source file: South Carolina — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Mental Health oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 1,806 employees with median total compensation of $65,856; the highest distinct record was $379,778.

Year
2026
Employees
1,806
Median total
$65,856
Highest record
$379,778

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,056$258,293+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,806 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($65,856) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,412 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$53,230
$57,488
$65,856
$82,605
$113,460

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $113,460 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $53,230. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Kimberly Rudd

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$379,778
Base pay
$379,778
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$379,778

Kimberly Rudd works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Kimberly earned $379,778 in 2026.

Harvey Causey Iii

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$350,867
Base pay
$350,867
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$350,867

Harvey Causey Iii holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $350,867.

Eman Sharawy

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$344,037
Base pay
$344,037
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$344,037

At Department of Mental Health, Eman Sharawy serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $344,037.

Jennifer Alleyne

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$343,987
Base pay
$343,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$343,987

At Department of Mental Health, Jennifer Alleyne serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $343,987.

Rushiraj Laiwala

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$343,088
Base pay
$343,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$343,088

Rushiraj Laiwala works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Rushiraj earned $343,088 in 2026.

Theresa Bishop

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$337,002
Base pay
$337,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$337,002

Theresa Bishop is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $337,002.

Violeta Nistor

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$334,143
Base pay
$334,143
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$334,143

Violeta Nistor holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $334,143.

David Justice

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$327,433
Base pay
$327,433
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$327,433

David Justice holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $327,433.

Ebony Gaffney

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$324,003
Base pay
$324,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$324,003

Ebony Gaffney works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Ebony earned $324,003 in 2026.

Jeffrey Raynor

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$323,289
Base pay
$323,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$323,289

Jeffrey Raynor holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $323,289.

Alexander Mcdonald Iv

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$319,637
Base pay
$319,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$319,637

Alexander Mcdonald Iv works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Alexander earned $319,637 in 2026.

Michael Ferlauto

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$315,567
Base pay
$315,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$315,567

Michael Ferlauto holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $315,567.

Kaitlin Sanzone

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$315,567
Base pay
$315,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$315,567

Kaitlin Sanzone holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $315,567.

Maja Osterman

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$310,567
Base pay
$310,567
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$310,567

Maja Osterman holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $310,567.

Amy Smalley

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$307,776
Base pay
$307,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$307,776

Amy Smalley holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $307,776.

Simi Sachdev

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$305,182
Base pay
$305,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,182

Simi Sachdev holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $305,182.

Rodolfo Valverde

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$295,125
Base pay
$295,125
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$295,125

Rodolfo Valverde holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $295,125.

Rupa Shetty

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$294,710
Base pay
$294,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$294,710

Rupa Shetty holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $294,710.

Maria Yu

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$291,352
Base pay
$291,352
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$291,352

Maria Yu works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Maria earned $291,352 in 2026.

Robert Bank

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$289,167
Base pay
$289,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,167

At Department of Mental Health, Robert Bank serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $289,167.

Shalini Mittal

Clinical Instructor/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$287,626
Base pay
$287,626
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,626

Shalini Mittal is a Clinical Instructor at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $287,626.

Candiah Thiagarajah

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$287,405
Base pay
$287,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,405

Candiah Thiagarajah works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Candiah earned $287,405 in 2026.

Lisa Bostic

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$287,405
Base pay
$287,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,405

Lisa Bostic works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Lisa earned $287,405 in 2026.

Calvert Warren

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$287,405
Base pay
$287,405
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,405

Calvert Warren is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $287,405.

Rebecca Tummons

Physician/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$280,993
Base pay
$280,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$280,993

Rebecca Tummons holds the role of Physician at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $280,993.

Kathryn Hollins Lizarribar

Physician/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$280,993
Base pay
$280,993
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$280,993

Kathryn Hollins Lizarribar holds the role of Physician at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $280,993.

Vonda Gravely

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$278,919
Base pay
$278,919
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$278,919

Vonda Gravely is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $278,919.

David Friedrich

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$278,103
Base pay
$278,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$278,103

At Department of Mental Health, David Friedrich serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $278,103.

Lauren Levy

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$276,222
Base pay
$276,222
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$276,222

At Department of Mental Health, Lauren Levy serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $276,222.

Jaime Koenig

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$271,936
Base pay
$271,936
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$271,936

Jaime Koenig holds the role of Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. In 2026, their total compensation was $271,936.

Jordan Merrels

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$270,459
Base pay
$270,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$270,459

Jordan Merrels is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $270,459.

Vida Yousefian

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$268,604
Base pay
$268,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$268,604

Vida Yousefian works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Vida earned $268,604 in 2026.

Deanna Cornelius

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$266,176
Base pay
$266,176
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$266,176

At Department of Mental Health, Deanna Cornelius serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $266,176.

Stephen Enns

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$261,723
Base pay
$261,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$261,723

Stephen Enns is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $261,723.

Miroslav Cuturic

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$259,870
Base pay
$259,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$259,870

At Department of Mental Health, Miroslav Cuturic serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $259,870.

Wendy Wang

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$259,870
Base pay
$259,870
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$259,870

Wendy Wang works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Wendy earned $259,870 in 2026.

Brenda Ratliff

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$258,293
Base pay
$258,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$258,293

At Department of Mental Health, Brenda Ratliff serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $258,293.

M Anna Cherry

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$256,089
Base pay
$256,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$256,089

At Department of Mental Health, M Anna Cherry serves as a Psychiatrist. Their 2026 pay totaled $256,089.

Lori Barwick

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$255,522
Base pay
$255,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$255,522

Lori Barwick is a Psychiatrist at Department of Mental Health. 2026 total compensation came to $255,522.

Gretchen Enright

Psychiatrist/Department of Mental Health

2026 total comp
$250,951
Base pay
$250,951
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$250,951

Gretchen Enright works as a Psychiatrist for Department of Mental Health. Gretchen earned $250,951 in 2026.